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First Canaveral launch – July 24, 1950

On July 24, 1950, the first Army missile was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Bumper Round 8 attained a horizontal distance of 25 miles. The first-stage V-2 climbed 10 miles, successfully separating from the second-stage WAC Corporal, which traveled another 15 miles.

Credits - U.S. Army Photo