V-2

The V-2 was a German ballistic missile used during World War II, and later became a key research rocket in the early American space program.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to historical anniversaries of its early US launches and tests.

Latest on V-2

• On this day in space! Sept. 16, 1949: A US launch of a V-2 rocket explodes, killing its monkey passenger Albert III
• On this day in space! Sept. 6, 1947: The US Navy launches 1st V-2 rocket at sea in ballistic missile test

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