Today in Space History 02-17 - Vanguard 2, Ranger 8, and NEAR Shoemaker
On February 17th, Vanguard 2 was launched in 1959, Ranger 8 in 1965, and NEAR Shoemaker in 1996. These three probes are discussed with simulated launches in Kerbal Space Program as well as images and video from NASA.
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Non-Kerbal Space Program images and videos are courtesy of NASA and Universal Newsreels and in the public domain.
This video was recorded in KSP with Realism Overhaul using raidernick's models of Vanguard 2 and Ranger 8 as well as frizzank's model of the Atlas rocket and Agena stage.
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