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On this day in 1942: First V-2 rocket launch
Original: Oct. 3, 1942: The V-2 successfully launches
October 3, 1942 marks the first successful launch of the German V-2 rocket, developed by Wernher von Braun's team at Peenemünde. It became the world's first ballistic missile and, after the war, laid the groundwork for both Cold War missile programs and early spaceflight, including American and Soviet rocket development.
Why now: Space history enthusiasts and publications are marking the anniversary of the first successful ballistic missile launch, a milestone for both warfare and space exploration.
V-2 rocketWernher von BraunPeenemündeGermany
Evidence
- Oct. 3, 1942: The V-2 successfully launches · astronomy.com
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