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    Blossom Point 70th Anniversary [Image 6 of 6]

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing four men examining a small satellite or scientific instrument mounted on a circular base with multiple protruding antenna rods. Two of the men are wearing hard hats, one of which is labeled 'MINITRACK'. The setting appears to be outdoors, suggesting a pre-launch inspection or technical review.

    UNITED STATES

    03.17.1958

    Photo by Emily Winget 

    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Engineers place Vanguard I atop the third stage of the launching vehicle. Shown here (L-R), Roger L. Easton, Sandy J. Smith, Robert C. Bauman, and Joseph B. Schwartz (Bauman and Schwartz transferred with the Vanguard Project to NASA). On March 17, 1958 Vanguard I started its historic journey into space. (US Navy Photo/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.17.1958
    Date Posted: 07.31.2026 13:08
    Photo ID: 9842842
    VIRIN: 580317-N-N0204-1001
    Resolution: 3000x2100
    Size: 850.12 KB
    Location: US
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    An aerial photograph of a satellite ground station or communications facility surrounded by open grass fields and autumn-foliage trees. The complex features multiple satellite dish antennas, radomes (dome-shaped antenna enclosures), and several administrative or technical buildings with associated parking areas. The facility appears operational with vehicles present in parking lots.
    A formal gathering or ceremony is taking place in a conference room, with a speaker at a podium addressing a large audience seated around tables and along the walls. The room is decorated with blue, yellow, and red balloons arranged in an arch, suggesting a celebratory event. Two official seals or emblems are visible on the walls, indicating a government or military affiliation.
    A man with white hair and a gray beard is delivering a speech at a wooden podium during what appears to be an official event at a Naval Research Laboratory facility. He is dressed in a blue plaid blazer with a tie and is gesturing with his right hand toward the audience. Blue and yellow balloons are visible in the background, suggesting a celebratory occasion.
    A Naval officer in uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during what appears to be an official ceremony or meeting at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Several attendees are seated around a conference table listening to the presentation. The room is decorated with blue and yellow balloons, suggesting a celebratory occasion.
    A large group of approximately 60-80 people are gathered outdoors around a flagpole for what appears to be an official ceremony or group photo at a military or government facility. The flagpole displays the American flag at the top along with multiple nautical signal flags and what appears to be a Navy-related banner. A satellite dish is visible in the background left, suggesting a communications or research installation.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing four men examining a small satellite or scientific instrument mounted on a circular base with multiple protruding antenna rods. Two of the men are wearing hard hats, one of which is labeled 'MINITRACK'. The setting appears to be outdoors, suggesting a pre-launch inspection or technical review.

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