On Sept. 16, 1949, the U.S. launched a V-2 rocket with a monkey named Albert III on board. Albert III was the third monkey ...

From historic eclipses to pioneering rocket launches, September 16 holds remarkable space events. Discover the surprising ...

During the chaos of World War II, Nazi Germany unveiled the V-2 Rocket, the world's first long-range guided ballistic missile. Developed by Wernher von Braun, it was a feat of engineering wrapped in ...

Neufeld, Michael J. 2021. "The First Launch of a V-2 Rocket From America Was 75 Years Ago Today." Air & Space Magazine, Apr 16, 2021, Washington, DC.