8/20/2026
Dark Matter

On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit

Filed by Dr. Kai Vega
On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
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Dr. Kai Vega
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On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit — Dark Matter