US Navy
COMPANY INFO
The Navy was competed with the Army to put the first American satellite into orbit. Their first two Vanguard missions failed, with the second being a highly publicized failure, as it exploded on the launchpad. They went on to put 3 satellites into orbit but did not beat the Army to be the first. Their work in space continues today largely on military satellites.
COMPANY TYPE
Government
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SPACECRAFT LIST
No known spacecraft have been associated with this company
LAUNCHER LIST
Project Pilot
NOT ACTIVE
LAUNCH STATISTICS
TOTAL LAUNCHES
18
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES
3
FAILED LAUNCHES
15