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Army Ballistic Missile Agency

United States Army agency (1956–1961)

The Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) was formed to develop the U.S. Army's first large ballistic missile. The agency was established at Redstone Arsenal on 1 February 1956, and commanded by Major General John B. Medaris with Wernher von Braun as technical director.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

Feb 1, 1956Founded1
  • HeadquartersMadison County1

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Timeline

  1. Mar 1, 1958Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Feb 1, 1956Founded Founded1

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