#TechTuesday Viking Sounding Rocket Program The launch of the NRL-designed Viking 4 from the USS Norton Sound was a pivotal moment, proving for the first time that large rockets could be launched from a ship at sea. This breakthrough was a foundational step for deploying missiles from the sea, a capability that fundamentally enhanced the Navy's role in national security and strategic deterrence. #NationalSecurity #Navy #NavalResearch #MilitaryTech #innovation US Navy, United States Department of War
