Talk:List of V-2 test launches

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[edit] Space boundary at 48 km?

A remark to the fourth entry reads: "Too steep, success (First rocket to reach outer space)". But according to Astronautix.com, that launch had just 48 km apogee [1] (with the same 58 sec BT and 190 km range). While the boundary of space is at 100 km... How could outer space begin at 48 km altitude? Cmapm 17:53, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] List of V-2 test launches

Minor question of accuracy of entry referring to V-2 launches from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Sometime around 1958-1960 went with my family to Holloman Air Force Base, which abuts WSMR, to witness what was billed as "launch of last V-2". It was not that unusual for dependents of HAFB personnel to watch launches; there were more viewers for this launch than usual. Launches, at that stage of missile development, were not quite the spectacular visual event that they later became with large-payload vehicle; nonetheless, fascinating but quick: roarrrBOOM!gone and it was time to go home. Can think of no quick way to retrieve anything that might have been published referring to "last V-2" business. Would not be surprised to find it an error, an AF publicity event of some kind, disinformation, or a complete crock. More likely last launch of the U.S. copy of the V-2, some primitive thing called a 'corporal' or 'sergeant' or some such. Remain in hope that more knowledgeable person has clarifying or correct information. Bless Wikipedia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.19.49.18 (talk) 10:50, 3 March 2008 (UTC)