On this day, December 6, 1957, America's first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed. [View all]

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In 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 rose about four feet off a Cape Canaveral launch pad before crashing down and exploding,

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Today in history: Dec. 6
In 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 rose about four feet off a Cape Canaveral launch pad

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Tue Dec 6, 2022: Dec. 6, 1957: America's first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 ...