Vanguard SLV-6
Vanguard SLV-6 launched on 22 June 1959. Restricted second-stage pressurant lines caused tank pressure to decay after ignition, followed by failure of the helium pressurizing sphere; the vehicle did not reach orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Vanguard Satellite Launch Vehicle 6
- Name
- Vanguard SLV-6
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Vanguard SLV-6 launched on 22 June 1959. Restricted second-stage pressurant lines caused tank pressure to decay after ignition, followed by failure of the helium pressurizing sphere; the vehicle did not reach orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-06-22
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:48 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:48 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1959-06-22
- Search Name
- Vanguard SLV-6 Vanguard Satellite Launch Vehicle 6
- Serial Number
- SLV-6
- Vehicle Code
- SLV-6