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The USS Norton Sound - guided missile research ship
The USS Norton Sound, the US Navys guided missile research ship, from which a Martin Viking rocket was launched on 12 May 1950 to establish a new record for US-built, single-stage rockets 106.4 miles. The Viking is on the aft deck. Date: 1950
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This historic photograph captures the moment of triumph on board the USS Norton Sound, a United States Navy guided missile research ship, as a Martin Viking rocket is prepared for launch on May 12, 1950. The USS Norton Sound played a pivotal role in the development of US rocket technology, serving as a platform for testing and researching new missile designs. In this image, the Viking rocket, with its distinctive conical shape, sits proudly on the aft deck, ready for its mission. The Martin Viking rocket was a single-stage, liquid-propellant rocket, designed and built by the Martin Company. On this day, it was launched from the USS Norton Sound to establish a new record for US-built rockets, reaching an impressive altitude of 106.4 miles. The successful launch marked a significant milestone in the race to advance rocket technology and expand the capabilities of military missile systems. The USS Norton Sound, with its imposing silhouette and towering smoke stack, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and determination of the US Navy and its partners in the early days of rocket development. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the past, when the potential of rocket technology was just beginning to be realized, and the future of space exploration and military defense was still uncertain.
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