Sep 9 1955

From The Space Library

DOD Advisory Group known as Stewart Committee recommended that proposed Navy satellite program utilizing Viking and Aerobee-Hi rockets for satellite development proceed, with Chairman Homer 3. Stewart submitting a dissenting minority report. The DOD Policy Council endorsed the majority recommendation. Designated Project Vanguard, this tri-service program was placed under Navy management and DOD monitorship. Objectives of Project Vanguard were : to develop and procure a satellite-launching vehicle ; to place at least one satellite in orbit around the earth during IGY; to accomplish one scientific experiment ; and to track flight to demonstrate the satellite actually attained orbit.