Launched on December 6, 1957, the Vanguard TV3 was the first attempt of the United States to launch a satellite into orbit around the Earth. However, the rocket exploded shortly after liftoff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVeFkakURXM
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...7173#post85168
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...493#post110756
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...6564#post83923
