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you must be very proud of your father. thanks for keeping the memory of a far more glorious and great America alive.
I remember every day of that time as a kid.
Glad we could give the Russkie devils a run for their money.
Thanks to people like your father.
When Martin moved me to Baltimore in the 80’s, they were still talking about Vanguard. It was rushed to launch before it was ready (or so their story goes), because of Sputnik. The men working on it wore white coats and were the joke of the airplane workers which were bringing in the contracts.
They finally got it up - after several spectacular failures - but Von Braun had beaten them to the prize.
Later, Von Braun worked with Martin to help develop the Pershing missile - a real workhorse for both Martin and the Army.
I remember, it was a notable event.
My elementary school lunchbox was Vanguard-themed, and the thermos was shaped like a rocket with fins.
Wish I still had it, must be quite collectible now.
I recall reading about the successful launch of Vanguard I in the newspaper the next day. I believe the satellite is still in orbit and holds the record for having traveled farther than any other man-made object.
What a heritage!
If we were half the men our fathers were, we would be twice the men we are.
amazing to think about. Good for your father.
That is very cool. What a great connection to the Vanguard 1.
The oldest object in Orbit to this day!