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Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite, launched 66 years ago today at about 10:47 PM EST from Launch Complex 26. The satellite launched atop an Army Redstone rocket.

This is a 1958 Army documentary that recreated the launch countdown, using the actual team and blockhouse. (1/2)

youtube.com/watch?v=2hm6a11I-q

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"X-Minus 80 Days" is a 1958 documentary about Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite, that launched 66 years ago tonight from Launch Complex 26. (2/2)

youtube.com/watch?v=ELtKQpHQOp

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