Sounding rocket. Country: USA. Status: Active.
Manufacturer: Orbital. Launches: 5. Success Rate: 100.00%. First Launch Date: 2004-05-18. Last Launch Date: 2005-04-22. Launch data is: continuing. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Core Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Total Length: 9.50 m (31.10 ft).
- Stage1: 1 x Terrier Mk 70 Oriole-1. Gross Mass: 1,038 kg (2,288 lb). Empty Mass: 290 kg (630 lb). Motor: 1 x TX-664-4. Burn time: 6.20 sec. Length: 3.94 m (12.92 ft). Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Coyote Chronology
2004 May 18 - Point Mugu -. GQM-163A Test Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).
2004 August 27 - Point Mugu -. GQM-163A Test Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).
2004 December 14 - Point Mugu -. GQM-163A Test Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).
2005 March 24 - Point Mugu -. GQM-163A Test Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).
2005 April 22 - Point Mugu -. GQM-163A Test Agency: USN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).
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