Summer 1928 - Launch Vehicle: Opel. -
 Opel Rak IV Nation: Germany. The fourth Opel rocket-car is destroyed when one motor explodes, setting off all off the other motors simultaneously. The car jumps off the tracks at the start. Rail authorities prohibit further experiments and Opel Rak V never runs. References: 47.
1928 July 18, September 29, October 10, October 20 - Launch Vehicle: Goddard. Model: Goddard 3. FAILURE: Tipped and caught in tower. -
 Launch attempts of Goddard third rocket design Nation: USA. Goddard's third rocket design started to rise, but tipped and caught in tower every time. References: 482.
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