Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
Title:
Hermes A-1 Test Rockets
Full Description:
The first Hermes A-1 test rocket was fired at White Sand Proving Ground (WSPG). Hermes was a modified V-2 German rocket, utilizing the German aerodynamic configuration; however, internally it was a completely new design. Although it did not result in an operational vehicle, the information that was gathered in the process contributed directly to the development of the Redstone rocket.
Date:
05/1/1950
NASA Center:
Marshall Space Flight Center
Subject Category:
Rocket Launches
Keywords:
White
Keywords:
V-2
Keywords:
Ground
Keywords:
Hermes
Keywords:
Sands
Keywords:
Proving
Keywords:
WSPG
Audience:
General Public
facet_what:
Hermes
facet_where:
Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
facet_when:
05-1-1950
facet_when_year:
1950
Image #:
9401909
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 0063
Center:
MSFC
Center Number:
9401909
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000063
Creator-Photographer:
NACA
Original Source:
DIGITAL

Hermes A-1 Test Rockets