In 1955, Easton co-wrote the Naval Research Laboratory's Project Vanguard proposal for a U.S. satellite program in competition with two other proposals, including a proposal from the U.S. Army prepared by Wernher Von Braun. The Eisenhower Administration selected Project Vanguard.
In 1955, Easton collaborated on the Naval Research Laboratory's Project Vanguard proposal for a U.S. satellite program, competing against two other proposals, including one submitted by Wernher von Braun and the U.S. Army. The Eisenhower administration selected Project Vanguard.