Vanguard SLV-1
Vanguard SLV-1 launched on 27 May 1958. A false pitch-gyro reference after second-stage burnout sent the vehicle off course and the third stage could not supply enough velocity to achieve orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Vanguard Satellite Launch Vehicle 1
- Name
- Vanguard SLV-1
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Vanguard SLV-1 launched on 27 May 1958. A false pitch-gyro reference after second-stage burnout sent the vehicle off course and the third stage could not supply enough velocity to achieve orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1958-05-27
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:24 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:24 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1958-05-27
- Search Name
- Vanguard SLV-1 Vanguard Satellite Launch Vehicle 1
- Serial Number
- SLV-1
- Vehicle Code
- SLV-1