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On this day in space! Sept. 16, 1949: A US launch of a V-2 rocket explodes, killing its monkey passenger Albert III

By PlaneNews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Aviation news briefing

On Sept. 16, 1949, the U.S. launched a V-2 rocket with a monkey named Albert III on board. Here's how it happened and why it mattered.

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