Small satellite used to test the Vanguard three-stage launch vehicle. February 5, 1958 at 07:33 UTC · Launch Failure Vanguard — US Navy, to Low Earth Orbit Launch Complex 18A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA The world's 5th orbital launch attempt, and 2nd of 1958. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image by NASA (NASA Image and Media Guidelines) via The Space Devs.