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1958 in spaceflight
A Juno I launches the first American satellite, Explorer 1
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Juno I Sputnik 8A91 Pilot Thor-Able Luna Juno II Atlas B
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Sputnik 8A91 Pilot Juno I
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Explorer 1 was the first American satellite to reach orbit on 31 January 1958.
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