Launch 'Wake Island I Alpha'

Date: 1951-03-14

Vehicle: Wake Island

Payload: [Science Instruments]

Destination: Sub-orbital

Result: Success

The Wake Island I experienced a successful mission and returned the valuable scientific payload. It became the first craft to reach space and return home safely.

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Wake Island I Alpha in pre-launch mode.Passing through Max QThe important science payload.Chutes deployed ending a successful mission.
Wake Island I Alpha in pre-launch mode.Passing through Max QThe important science payload.Chutes deployed ending a successful mission.