In the early 1960s, a pioneering space project was initiated in Lebanon, with a series of rockets launched from Beirut's surrounding hills by a team of scientists, students, and military experts. Led by Manoug Manougian, the Lebanese Rocket Society made significant advancements in rocket technology over six years.
The Lebanese Rocket Society
A collaborative effort between scientists, university students, and army experts launched a series of rockets from Beirut's hills from 1960 to 1966, achieving progressively larger and more powerful rockets.
