Back on this day in 1926, the worlds first liquid fueled rocket was launched

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Back on this day in 1926, the worlds first liquid fueled rocket was launched

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Published on Mar 16, 2026, 8:19:36 AM
Total time: 00:01:07

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Back on this day in 1926, the worlds first liquid fueled rocket was launched. The rocket launched for 2.5 seconds at 60 miles per hour and was fueled by luquid oxygen and gasoline.

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