Feb 5 1958

From The Space Library

Trial firing of IGY Vanguard (TV-3Bu) satellite failed at Cape Canaveral, Fla., 57 seconds after launch.

S. Res. 256, introduced by Senator Johnson of Texas and others, and referred to Rules and Administration. Reported out February 5 (S. Rept. 1274). Passed the Senate February 6, 1958. Created a Special Committee on Space and Astronautics.