Vanguard TV-5
Vanguard TV-5 launched on 28 April 1958 carrying the first 20-inch Vanguard satellite. An incomplete second-stage shutdown sequence prevented the third stage from separating and firing, so the payload did not reach orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Vanguard Test Vehicle 5Vanguard 20-inch satellite launch attempt
- Name
- Vanguard TV-5
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Vanguard TV-5 launched on 28 April 1958 carrying the first 20-inch Vanguard satellite. An incomplete second-stage shutdown sequence prevented the third stage from separating and firing, so the payload did not reach orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1958-04-28
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:35:19 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1958-04-28
- Search Name
- Vanguard TV-5 Vanguard Test Vehicle 5 Vanguard 20-inch satellite launch attempt
- Serial Number
- TV-5
- Vehicle Code
- TV-5