The Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground: 1945-1958 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764332517)

In 1945, the United States Army established a testing center for rockets and guided missiles in south-central New Mexico. Named White Sands Proving Ground, this center was the locale for many of America's first steps towards space. "Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground" chronicles major activities at the base from 1945-1958. During this period, the Army, Navy, and Air Force all tested missiles at the desert installation. This book details the development and testing for such missiles as Hermes, Corporal, Nike Ajax, Sergeant, Honest John, and Viking. These missiles formed the backbone of much of America's arsenal during the Cold War and represented major technological advancements. In 1958, the White Sands Proving Ground became the White Sands Missile Range, as it is known today.

Author: Gregory P. Kennedy
ISBN-10: 0764332511
ISBN-13: 9780764332517
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2009
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.90d