The Nike-Hercules Missile (1967)

🚀 On This Day — November 7, 1958 At White Sands Missile Range, the U.S. Army launched history’s first long-range flight test of the Nike Hercules missile. Capable of reaching into the stratosphere and intercepting high-speed bombers, Hercules became the Army’s first nuclear-capable air-defense missile — replacing Nike Ajax and extending ARADCOM’s shield across the nation. From desert tests to continental defense, this was the moment the shield proved its reach. 🛡️ #FirstToFireChronicles — Pres

Herc finds its own way as a stand-alone company