'Wild West of rocketry': Cape Canaveral's first launch, Bumper 8, marks 75th anniversary

Jul 22, 2025

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‹ Cape Canaveral marks 75 years since first Space Coast launch

Sands Space History Center in Cape Canaveral reopens with a new look ›

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