NASA. Takeoff from Cape Canaveral on August 18,... Lot 10

NASA. Takeoff from Cape Canaveral on August 18, 1960 of the THOR ABLE STAR missile of the US Air Force. On board, the satellite "COURIER 1-A". In two and a half minutes, the THOR ABLE STAR missile will explode. It will be necessary to wait for the launch of the rocket on October 14, 1960 so that the satellite "COURIER 1-B" succeeds its setting in orbit. The "Courier 1B" was the first communication satellite able to propagate terrestrial signals. Typed legend on the back. 20,5 x 25,4CM with margins.