Aerobee

Aerobee In late 1945 James Van Allen was assigned by John Hopkins University to survey sounding rocket requirements for upper atmosphere research. The V-2 was found to...more.
Aerobee 150 2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Aerobee Booster + 1 x Aerobee 150...more.
Aerobee 300 The Aerobee 300, also called the Sparrowbee, consisted of an Aerobee 150 or Aerobee 180 lower stage with a 20 cm diameter Sparrow rocket as an upper stage. The...more.
  Aerobee 75 Single stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Aerobee 75...more.
  Aerobee 350 In March 1957 an Aerojet engineer conceived of the 'ultimate Aerobee', with the body diameter increased to 46 cm diameter and powered by four engines. The design...more.
Aerobee 170 Two stage sounding rocket consisting of a solid Nike booster paired with an Aerobee 150 liquid-propellant second stage....more.
  Aerobee 200 2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Nike + 1 x AJ60-92...more.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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