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V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever...



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December 18, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 18, 1946

* V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever
* 1st objects flung into space


This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Try to Hurl Rocket Slugs Into Space, Free of Earth". The coverage tells of the 1st time in history that man made objects where successfully put out into outer space. This was also the highest a rocket (A-4 missile) has ever reached as well. A historic event for the race to space.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century