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1960 in spaceflight
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For launches in the first half of the year, see 1960 in spaceflight (January–June), for launches in the second half, see 1960 in spaceflight (July–December)
Quick Facts Orbital launches, First ...
![]() The launch escape system fires following the failed launch of Mercury-Redstone 1 | |
Orbital launches | |
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First | 4 February |
Last | 22 December |
Total | 38 |
Successes | 19 |
Failures | 19 |
Partial failures | 0 |
Catalogued | 19 |
National firsts | |
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Rockets | |
Maiden flights | Atlas-Agena Molniya Scout Thor DM-18 Able-IV Thor DM-21 Ablestar Thor DM-21 Agena-B Thor DM-19 Delta Vostok-L Vostok-K |
Retirements | Atlas-Able Luna Thor-Able Thor DM-18 Agena-A Vostok-L |
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