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From a safe distance away, spectators watch the launch of 50 model rockets in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first successful rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from pad 3 on what is now Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The original launch occurred July 24, 1950. The anniversary ceremony included launch of a Bumper 8 model rocket, presentation of a Bumper Award to Florida Sen. George Kirkpatrick by the National Space Club; plus remarks by Florida Sen. George Kirkpatrick, KSC's Center Director Bridges, and Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit. A reception followed at Hangar C. Since 1950 there have been a total of 3,245 launches from Cape Canaveral.
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From a safe distance away, spectators watch the launch of 50 model rockets in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first successful rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from pad 3 on what is now Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The original launch occurred July 24, 1950. The anniversary ceremony included launch of a Bumper 8 model rocket, presentation of a Bumper Award to Florida Sen. George Kirkpatrick by the National Space Club; plus remarks by Florida Sen. George Kirkpatrick, KSC's Center Director Bridges, and Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit. A reception followed at Hangar C. Since 1950 there have been a total of 3,245 launches from Cape Canaveral.
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