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Tactical ballistic rocket. IOC: 1951. Country: USA. Status: Active. Department of Defence Designation: MGR-1.

Unguided single-stage solid-propellant US Army missile developed by Douglas Aircraft. It was later used as the booster stage for a range of sounding rockets, test vehicles, and targets.

Historical Essay © Andreas Parsch

Douglas M31/M50/MGR-1 Honest John

The Honest John was the U.S. Army's first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket.

Development started in May 1950, when Restone Arsenal was tasked with the development of a large caliber unguided solid-fuel field artillery rocket with a capability for nuclear armament. In late 1950, Douglas was contracted to develop the new rocket, to be named Honest John. Flight testing began in June 1951, and in January 1953, the first limited-production Honest John rockets, designated Artillery Rocket XM31, reached U.S. Army units. In September 1953, the Honest John was reclassed as M31, and the first operational units were deployed in Europe in Spring 1954.

The M31 Honest John was an unguided 762 mm artillery rocket, powered by a M6 solid-fuel rocket engine, and spin-stabilized in flight by two M7 spin motors. Of all U.S. nuclear weapons of the 1950's, the Honest John was the easiest to operate. The rocket was transported from the depot to the launching unit by truck and trailer in three parts (warhead, motor, fins). Assembling the rocket, and mounting it on the M289 launcher was then accomplished by six men with a crane in about five minutes. The rocket was then ready for aiming and firing to a range between 5.5 km (3.4 miles) and 24.8 km (15.4 miles). Because of its simplicity, Army units actually preferred the Honest John to the guided MGM-5 Corporal and MGM-18 Lacrosse missiles.

In 1954 production switched to the M31A1 model with a slightly improved M6A1 rocket motor. Further improvements of the rocket motor resulted in the M31A1C (late 1956), and the M31A2 (1959, M6A2 motor). Production of the M31 basic Honest John continued until 1960, with almost 7800 rockets built.

As early as 1955, the Redstone Arsenal started looking for a major improvement of the Honest John, tentatively known as XM31E2. Contractual problems with Douglas, as well as technical difficulties of finding a new rocket configuration delayed the program, but in 1957 Douglas had completed the design of the improved Honest John, now known as XM50. Flight tests of the XM50 started in June 1958 and continued through July 1959. In 1960 production of the Honest John switched from the M31A2 to the XM50, and the first XM50 rockets reached operational units in 1961.

The XM50 Improved Honest John had a significantly improved solid-rocket motor, being lighter and yielding higher thrust, and had completely new square-tipped fins for much improved stability. These changes almost doubled the range, and significantly increased the accuracy of the rocket. In December 1962, the XM50 was reclassified as M50. There was also a product-improved version designated M50A1.

In June 1963, all Honest John rockets were redesigated in the MGR-1 series, as follows:

Old Designation New Designation
M31 (all variants) MGR-1A
M50 MGR-1B
M50A1 MGR-1C

Production of the MGR-1B/C (M50) versions ended in 1965, after more than 7000 rockets had been built. By the late sixties, the MGR-1A had been completely replaced by the newer versions. In 1973, the MGM-52 Lance began to replace the MGR-1, and Honest John was relegated to U.S. Army National Guard units. In 1982, the last Honest John was discarded by the National Guard.

Specifications

Note: Data given by several sources show slight variations. Figures given below may therefore be inaccurate!

Data for MGR-1A/B:

  MGR-1A MGR-1B
Length 8.30 m (27 ft 3 in) 7.92 m (26 ft)
Finspan 2.77 m (9 ft 1 in) 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in)
Diameter 0.76 m (30 in)
Weight 2640 kg (5820 lb) 1960 kg (4330 lb)
Speed Mach 2.3
Ceiling 9+ km (30000+ ft)
Range 24.8 km (15.4 miles) 48 km (30 miles)
Propulsion Hercules M6 solid-fueled rocket; 411 kN (92500 lb) Solid-fueled rocket; 666 kN (150000 lb)
Warhead W-7 (20 kT), later W-31 (2-40 kT), nuclear fission; or 680 kg (1500 lb) conventional HE
Main Sources

[1] James N. Gibson: "Nuclear Weapons of the United States", Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1996
[2] Bill Gunston: "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rockets and Missiles", Salamander Books Ltd, 1979
[3] Redstone Arsenal Historical Information Website


Manufacturer: Douglas. Launches: 634. Failures: 11. Success Rate: 98.26%. First Launch Date: 1951-06-29. Last Launch Date: 2002-02-21. Launch data is: continuing. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 5.00 m (16.40 ft). Development Cost $: 44.400 million. in: 1957 average dollars. Recurring Price $: 0.031 million. Total Number Built: 9311. Total Development Built: 285. Total Production Built: 9026. Flyaway Unit Cost $: 0.025 million. in: 1960 unit dollars.

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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MGR-1A. IOC: 1951. Department of Defence Designation: MGR-1A. Popular Name: Honest John.

Liftoff Thrust: 400.100 kN (89,946 lbf). Total Mass: 2,720 kg (5,990 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 8.32 m (27.29 ft). Span: 2.65 m (8.69 ft). Standard warhead mass: 680 kg (1,490 lb). Maximum range: 48 km (29 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead: W7. Standard warhead yield: 10 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Unguided. Maximum speed: 2,420 kph (1,500 mph). Minimum range: 24 km (14 mi). Ceiling: 24,400 m (80,000 ft). Total Number Built: 9026. Version:

MGR-1B. IOC: 1955. Department of Defence Designation: MGR-1B. Popular Name: Honest John.

Three different warhead sections were possible: M27, M47 and M-48 with yields 2-20-40 kt. M72 training warhead also used.

Liftoff Thrust: 382.000 kN (85,877 lbf). Total Mass: 2,040 kg (4,490 lb). Core Diameter: 0.76 m (2.49 ft). Total Length: 7.56 m (24.80 ft). Span: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Standard warhead mass: 737 kg (1,624 lb). Maximum range: 37 km (22 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead: W31. Standard warhead yield: 40 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Unguided. Maximum speed: 2,710 kph (1,680 mph). Ceiling: 9,100 m (29,800 ft). Version:

HJ Nike. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1969.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike

Manufacturer: Aerojet. Launches: 53. Failures: 4. Success Rate: 92.45%. First Launch Date: 1955-09-15. Last Launch Date: 1969-07-01. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 2,700 kg (5,900 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 14.30 m (46.90 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Nike Recruit T55. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1960.

Five stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Nike + 1 x Recruit + 1 x T-55

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 16. Failures: 2. First Launch Date: 1956-08-24. Last Launch Date: 1960-12-01. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 1,300 kg (2,800 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 10.90 m (35.70 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage5: 1 x HJ Nike Nike Recruit T55-5. Empty Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Motor: 1 x T-55. Thrust (vac): 21.000 kN (4,720 lbf). Burn time: 1.30 sec. Length: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Diameter: 0.15 m (0.49 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike T40. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1956.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x T-40

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1956-07-05. Last Launch Date: 1956-07-05. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Double Cajun T40-2. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Motor: 1 x T-40. Thrust (vac): 13.300 kN (2,990 lbf). Burn time: 6.00 sec. Length: 1.40 m (4.50 ft). Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike T40 T55. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1956.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x T-40 + 1 x T-55

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 1. Failures: 1. First Launch Date: 1956-03-09. Last Launch Date: 1956-03-09. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Double Cajun T40-2. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Motor: 1 x T-40. Thrust (vac): 13.300 kN (2,990 lbf). Burn time: 6.00 sec. Length: 1.40 m (4.50 ft). Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x HJ Nike Nike Recruit T55-5. Empty Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Motor: 1 x T-55. Thrust (vac): 21.000 kN (4,720 lbf). Burn time: 1.30 sec. Length: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Diameter: 0.15 m (0.49 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Tri-Deacon T40. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1956.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 3 x Deacon + 1 x T-40

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1956-06-08. Last Launch Date: 1956-06-08. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 3 x Double HPAG Deacon-2. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 24 kg (52 lb). Motor: 1 x X-220. Thrust (vac): 26.000 kN (5,845 lbf). Burn time: 3.00 sec. Length: 2.80 m (9.10 ft). Diameter: 0.17 m (0.55 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x Double Cajun T40-2. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Motor: 1 x T-40. Thrust (vac): 13.300 kN (2,990 lbf). Burn time: 6.00 sec. Length: 1.40 m (4.50 ft). Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Nike. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1970.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Nike

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 25. Failures: 2. First Launch Date: 1957-10-25. Last Launch Date: 1970-06-20. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1986.

Single stage sounding rocket.

Launches: 13. First Launch Date: 1958-11-06. Last Launch Date: 1986-04-01. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 5.00 m (16.40 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Nike Recruit. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1960.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Nike + 1 x Recruit

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 5. First Launch Date: 1958-10-06. Last Launch Date: 1960-08-03. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 1,300 kg (2,800 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Nike 20"SM. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1959.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Nike + 1 x Cygnus 20

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1959-03-17. Last Launch Date: 1959-03-17. Apogee: 1,380 km (850 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 3,200 kg (7,000 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x HJ Nike Nike 20"SM-4. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 10 kg (22 lb). Motor: 1 x Cygnus 20. Thrust (vac): 30.000 kN (6,744 lbf). Burn time: 8.50 sec. Length: 0.70 m (2.29 ft). Diameter: 0.51 m (1.67 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Gosling. Test vehicle. Status: Retired 1960.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Gosling

Four Gosling motors with canted nozzles were used as boosters for the British Thunderbird ramjet surface-to-air missile. 664 Gosling IV motors were supplied for the Thunderbird, Bloodhound, and Seaslug Mark II missiles.

For sounding rocket applications, motors were supplied with in-line nozzles. The Gosling IV had an a all up mass of 256 kg, was 3.00 m long, and 0.254 m in diameter. It produced an average thrust of 124 kN over its 3.15 second burn time.

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 3. Failures: 1. First Launch Date: 1960-04-26. Last Launch Date: 1960-10-19. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Cockatoo-1. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x Gosling. Thrust (vac): 152.000 kN (34,170 lbf). Burn time: 2.50 sec. Length: 3.30 m (10.80 ft). Diameter: 0.26 m (0.85 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ PRV. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1966.

Manufacturer: NASA Langley. Launches: 3. First Launch Date: 1963-01-01. Last Launch Date: 1966-10-31. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Trailblazer 2 M-2. Gross Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Empty Mass: 377 kg (831 lb). Motor: 1 x XM-45. Thrust (vac): 200.000 kN (44,960 lbf). Burn time: 6.00 sec. Length: 4.50 m (14.70 ft). Diameter: 0.38 m (1.24 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage4: 1 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Hydac. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1988.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Hydac

Manufacturer: Aerojet. Launches: 17. First Launch Date: 1965-11-09. Last Launch Date: 1988-10-19. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 2,900 kg (6,300 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 14.30 m (46.90 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Talos Sergeant Hydac-3. Gross Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Motor: 1 x Hydac. Thrust (vac): 58.700 kN (13,196 lbf). Length: 3.70 m (12.10 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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HJ Nike Javelin. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1975.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Nike + 1 x Javelin 3

Manufacturer: Aerojet. Launches: 2. First Launch Date: 1965-06-29. Last Launch Date: 1975-03-11. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 2,800 kg (6,100 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 13.40 m (43.90 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Nike Nike-3. Gross Mass: 599 kg (1,320 lb). Empty Mass: 256 kg (564 lb). Motor: 1 x M5E1. Thrust (vac): 195.600 kN (43,973 lbf). Burn time: 3.40 sec. Length: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x HJ Javelin-2. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x Javelin 3. Thrust (vac): 93.000 kN (20,907 lbf). Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

HJ Taurus.

Version:

HJ Hydac. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1978.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Hydac

Manufacturer: Aerojet. Launches: 3. First Launch Date: 1976-04-01. Last Launch Date: 1978-03-01. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 2,600 kg (5,700 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 11.30 m (37.00 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Talos Sergeant Hydac-3. Gross Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Motor: 1 x Hydac. Thrust (vac): 58.700 kN (13,196 lbf). Length: 3.70 m (12.10 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

HJ Javelin. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1977.

NASA/Canadian four-stage sounding rocket could reach altitudes of 850 km.

Manufacturer: Aerojet. Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1977-06-06. Last Launch Date: 1977-06-06. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 9.10 m (29.80 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x HJ Javelin-2. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x Javelin 3. Thrust (vac): 93.000 kN (20,907 lbf). Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

Taurus Orion. Sounding rocket. Status: Active.

2 stage vehicle composed of 1 x Taurus (Honest John motor) + 1 x Orion. Payload 68 kg to 260 km or 227 kg to 140 km.

The Taurus-Orion was a two-stage, unguided, fin stabilized rocket system which utilized a Taurus first stage booster and a surplus Army Orion rocket motor for the second stage propulsion. The Taurus motor had four equally spaced modified Ajax fins, and the Orion motor had four fins on the aft end arranged in a cruciform configuration to provide stability. The standard payload for the Taurus-Orion had a principal diameter of 36 cm and utilized various nose cone fineness ratios. The normal payload length varied from about 1.8 to 3.8 m although this was not the maximum envelope. Payloads from 23 to 36 cm in diameter were also flown on the Taurus-Orion.

Standard hardware included a separable clamshell nose cone and an Orion Standard Ignition System. A clamped interstage was available to provide better stability for vehicle configurations with very long payloads. Separation systems could be provided to separate the payload from the motor during ascent.

Manufacturer: WFF. Launches: 66. Failures: 1. Success Rate: 98.48%. First Launch Date: 1977-07-19. Last Launch Date: 2002-02-21. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 457.000 kN (102,737 lbf). Total Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 11.40 m (37.40 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x Taurus Nike Tomahawk-1. Gross Mass: 1,363 kg (3,004 lb). Empty Mass: 602 kg (1,327 lb). Motor: 1 x Taurus. Thrust (vac): 457.000 kN (102,737 lbf). Burn time: 3.50 sec. Length: 4.19 m (13.74 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Taurus Orion-2. Gross Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Empty Mass: 111 kg (244 lb). Motor: 1 x Orion. Thrust (vac): 13.000 kN (2,922 lbf). Burn time: 32 sec. Length: 2.70 m (8.80 ft). Diameter: 0.35 m (1.14 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

HJ Orion. Sounding rocket. Status: Retired 1980.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x M-6 + 1 x Orion

Launches: 4. First Launch Date: 1980-07-31. Last Launch Date: 1980-10-18. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Total Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 12.60 m (41.30 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x HJ Nike-1. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 954 kg (2,103 lb). Motor: 1 x M-6. Thrust (vac): 365.000 kN (82,055 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 4.90 m (16.00 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Taurus Orion-2. Gross Mass: 400 kg (880 lb). Empty Mass: 111 kg (244 lb). Motor: 1 x Orion. Thrust (vac): 13.000 kN (2,922 lbf). Burn time: 32 sec. Length: 2.70 m (8.80 ft). Diameter: 0.35 m (1.14 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

Taurus S. Sounding rocket.

Manufacturer: WFF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 457.000 kN (102,737 lbf). Total Mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Core Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Total Length: 5.00 m (16.40 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x Taurus Nike Tomahawk-1. Gross Mass: 1,363 kg (3,004 lb). Empty Mass: 602 kg (1,327 lb). Motor: 1 x Taurus. Thrust (vac): 457.000 kN (102,737 lbf). Burn time: 3.50 sec. Length: 4.19 m (13.74 ft). Diameter: 0.58 m (1.90 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Honest John Chronology

1950 October 26 - Honest John begun. Army contracted with Douglas Aircraft for design, development, fabrication, and flight testing of rocket having Honest John specifications.

1951 June 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 1 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 July 18 - White Sands -. Honest John 2 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 July 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 3 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 August 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 4 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 August 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 5 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 October 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 6 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 October 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 7 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 October 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 9 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 October 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 8 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 November 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 13 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 November 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 11 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 November 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 10 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 November 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 12 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 December 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 15 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1951 December 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 14 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 January 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 16 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 January 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 17 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 January 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 19 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 January 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 18 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 22 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 21 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 20 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 23 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 24 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 February 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 25 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 March 31 - White Sands -. Honest John 27 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 March 31 - White Sands -. Honest John 26 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 April 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 28 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 April 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 29 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 May 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 30 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 May 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 31 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 May 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 32 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 May 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 33 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 June 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 34 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 June 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 35 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 June 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 36 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 June 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 38 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 June 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 37 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 July 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 39 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 July 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 40 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 July 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 41 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 July 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 42 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 July 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 43 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 44 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 45 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 47 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 46 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 48 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 August 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 49 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 September 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 51 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 September 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 50 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 September 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 52 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 September 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 53 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 54 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 55 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 57 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 56 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 58 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 59 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 61 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 October 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 60 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 62 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 63 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 64 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 66 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 65 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 67 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 71 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 70 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 68 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 November 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 69 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 72 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 73 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 74 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 75 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 76 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 78 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1952 December 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 77 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 79 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 81 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 80 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 82 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 84 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 83 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 86EN Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 85EN Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 January 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 87EO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 88 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 91 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 90 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 89 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 93 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 92 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 94 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 95 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 96 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 198 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 306 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 346 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 February 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 347 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 1SP Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 344 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 340 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 305 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 304 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 345 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 349 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 348 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 350 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 351 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 352 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 187 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 183 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 182 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 189 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 March 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 188 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 April 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 304 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 April 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 305 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 April 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 185 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 April 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 184 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 186 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 205 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 206 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 199 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 353 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 354 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 307 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 May 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 309 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 211 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 310 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 311 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 494 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 493 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 492 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 491 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 497 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 496 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 499 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 495 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 490 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 498 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 407 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 405 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 406 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 404 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 408 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 403 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 411 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 409 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 410 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 June 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 412 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 July 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 212H Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 July 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 312H Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 324 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 325 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 68M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 18 - White Sands -. Honest John 213 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 330 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 August 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 329 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 200 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 201 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 332 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 331 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 556 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 557 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 558 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 323 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 313 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 559 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 560 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 70 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 September 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 359G Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 321S Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 319S Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 358G Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 2SP Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 4SP Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 316S Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 322S Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 69N Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 October 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 1DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 208M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 207M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 2DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 4DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 3DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 5DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 210M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 209M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 355G Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 356G Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 November 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 6DJ Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 December 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 214M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 December 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 3566 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1953 December 18 - White Sands -. Honest John 422N Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 500C Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 3SP Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 5SP Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 401M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 216M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 January 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 400M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 402ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 202H Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 417ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 416ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 217M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 218M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 420ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 379-O Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 378-O Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 431ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 430ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 432ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 418ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 219M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 220M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 18 - White Sands -. Honest John 203H Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 434ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 414ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 423ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 429ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 421ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 433ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 424ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 415ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 428ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 413ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 427ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 February 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 425ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 419ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 426ST Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 380-O Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 381-O Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 293-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 291-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 294-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 292-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 295-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 296-T Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 220 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 18 - White Sands -. Honest John 202 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 500 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 166 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 490 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 March 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 443 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 86A Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 161A Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 452M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 454M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 296M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 470M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 511 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 501 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 476M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 479M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 503M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 472M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 477M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 475M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 212 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 April 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 277 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 211M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 207M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 220M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 268M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 585 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 586 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 580 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 584 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 581 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 577 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 576M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 578 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 205 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 213 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 May 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 436 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 582 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 575 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 575 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 206M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 7 - White Sands -. Honest John 180M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 262 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 271 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 279M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 203M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 246C Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 274CC Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 270M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 398M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 278M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 432M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 June 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 437M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 437M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 434 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 438 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 413 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 462 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 214M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 July 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 409M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 433C Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 464S Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 439C Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 486M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 12 - White Sands -. Honest John 487M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 447 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 August 26 - White Sands -. Honest John 550 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 384M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 435M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 546M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 551M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 390M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 497M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 September 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 549M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 407M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 394ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 395ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 280AM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 122ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 14 - White Sands -. Honest John 138ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 20 - White Sands -. Honest John 548M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 813M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 559M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 October 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 814M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 416M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 450M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 455M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 742 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 653 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 5 - White Sands -. Honest John 735 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 473M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 9 - White Sands -. Honest John 471M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 547M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 795 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 15 - White Sands -. Honest John 791 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 17 - White Sands -. Honest John 442 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 789 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 790 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 861 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 862 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 456M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 509M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 460M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 449ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 November 29 - White Sands -. Honest John 484ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 494M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 784PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 792PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 117AEM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 556ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 13 - White Sands -. Honest John 545ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 14 - White Sands -. Honest John M-62A-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1954 December 14 - White Sands -. Honest John M-64A-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 467 Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 794M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 783M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 785M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 21 - White Sands -. Honest John 793M Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-34A Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 346RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 25 - White Sands -. Honest John 347RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-87A Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 27 - White Sands -. Honest John M-780-AO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 804-AO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 974-AO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 January 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 975-AO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 510-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 1 - White Sands -. Honest John 469-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 924RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 960PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 8 - White Sands -. Honest John 923RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 126-ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 11 - White Sands -. Honest John 289-ES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 835-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 915-RS Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 839-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 February 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 911-RS Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 570EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 9 - White Sands -. Honest John M-102-EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 14 - White Sands -. Honest John M-930-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 14 - White Sands -. Honest John M-919-RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 16 - White Sands -. Honest John 172-A-EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 914RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 22 - White Sands -. Honest John 928RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 23 - White Sands -. Honest John 417EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 840PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 837PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-958-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-961-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-957-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 25 - White Sands -. Honest John M-959-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 28 - White Sands -. Honest John 917RS Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 March 30 - White Sands -. Honest John 94A-EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 1 - White Sands -. Honest John M-970-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 1 - White Sands -. Honest John M-967-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 922RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 4 - White Sands -. Honest John 931RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 5 - White Sands -. Honest John M-834-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 5 - White Sands -. Honest John M-829-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 6 - White Sands -. Honest John 11A-EM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John M-114 AES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John M-116-AES Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John M-971-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 8 - White Sands -. Honest John M-969-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 1046RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 19 - White Sands -. Honest John 1045RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 20 - White Sands -. Honest John M-830-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 April 20 - White Sands -. Honest John M-836-PO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 1034RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 1019RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 1087RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 10 - White Sands -. Honest John 1029RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 1028RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 24 - White Sands -. Honest John 1018RM Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 1056RO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 May 27 - White Sands -. Honest John 1035RO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 June 2 - White Sands -. Honest John 1032RS Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 June 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 1023RO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 June 3 - White Sands -. Honest John 1036RO Test mission Agency: USA?. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 September 15 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. Test launch Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1955 December 21 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. Test launch Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1956 March 9 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. Test launch Agency: NACA. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).

1956 April 9 - Wallops Island -. Test launch Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1956 June 8 - Wallops Island -. Test launch Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1956 July 5 - Wallops Island -. Heat Transfer Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi).

1956 August 24 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. Heat Transfer Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).

1956 October 11 - Wallops Island -. Polished Cone re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi).

1956 December 20 - Wallops Island -. Heat Transfer Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1957 January 24 - Wallops Island -. Cone re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1957 March 18 - Wallops Island -. Reentry blackout re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1957 April 10 - Wallops Island -. Heat Transfer Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1957 June 19 - Wallops Island -. Copper re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1957 August 2 - Wallops Island -. Flat re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1957 August 29 - Wallops Island -. Glide Rocket Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi).

1957 October 8 - Wallops Island -. Glide Rocket Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1957 October 25 - Wallops Island -. GE RV Model test flight Agency: USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 January 23 - Wallops Island -. Heat Transfer Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1958 February 28 - Wallops Island -. GE RV Model test flight Agency: USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 April 24 - Wallops Island -. GE RV Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 May 16 - Wallops Island -. E41 model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1958 June 27 - Wallops Island -. GE RV Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 October 6 - Wallops Island -. Polaris Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: USN. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

1958 October 13 - Wallops Island -. E41 model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1958 November 6 - Wallops Island -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1958 November 20 - Wallops Island -. Telemetry test re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 December 1 - Wallops Island -. Polaris Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: USN. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

1958 December 17 - Wallops Island -. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1958 December 18 - Wallops Island -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 - Wallops Island -. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi).

1959 - Wallops Island -. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi).

1959 - Wallops Island -. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi).

1959 - Wallops Island -. Polaris Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: USN. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

1959 February 5 - Wallops Island -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 March 17 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. GE Ablative reentry vehicle Re-entry vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1959 March 17 - Wallops Island -. Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 1,380 km (850 mi).

1959 May 25 - Wallops Island -. Glide Rocket Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1959 May 27 - Wallops Island -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 July 12 - Wallops Island -. GE Ablative reentry vehicle? Re-entry vehicle test Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1959 July 31 - White Sands -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 August 18 - White Sands -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 September 2 - Wallops Island -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 September 9 - Wallops Island -. Mercury model test flight Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1959 October 22 - White Sands -. Corvus Model test flight Agency: NACA. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1959 November 25 - Wallops Island -. F131 Heat Transfer re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NASA. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

1960 April 26 - Wallops Island -. FAILURE: Failure. Porous re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NASA. Apogee: 43 km (26 mi).

1960 August 3 - Wallops Island -. Glide Rocket Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA LaRC. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi).

1960 August 13 - 10:35 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike AA5.423 Firefly MARGIE Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi).

1960 August 15 - 10:35 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike AA5.424 Firefly LOLA Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 84 km (52 mi).

1960 August 25 - 14:28 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike AA5.431 Firefly ZELDA Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 102 km (63 mi).

1960 October 1 - Wallops Island -. E48 Re-entry vehicle Stability test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1960 October 11 - Wallops Island -. Glide Rocket Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1960 October 19 - Wallops Island -. E48 Re-entry vehicle Stability test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1960 December 1 - Wallops Island -. Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

1962 July 9 - 08:59 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-3 FAILURE: Failure. Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 0 km ( mi).

1962 July 9 - 09:08 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-4 Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 11 - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 21 - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 23 - 19:10 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike AC20.463 Firefly III ETHEL Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi).

1962 October 26 - 09:58 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-11 Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 26 - 10:05 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-12 Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 26 - 10:11 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-14 Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 26 - 10:22 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-17 Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 29 - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 October 31 - 23:33 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike AC20.461 FAILURE: Failure. Firefly III HAZEL Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 November 1 - 12:08 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-20 Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 96 km (59 mi).

1962 November 1 - 12:16 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-24 Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 November 1 - 12:24 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-27 Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 November 1 - 12:40 GMT - Johnston Island -. HJ Nike X-28 Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1962 November 2 - 04:25 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.462 Firefly III LISA Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1962 November 28 - 00:00 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.454 Firefly III MABEL Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi).

1962 December 4 - 00:01 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.466 Firefly III IVY Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi).

1962 December 4 - 04:45 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.455 Firefly III DINAH Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi).

1962 December 5 - 01:51 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.460 Firefly III PATSY Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1962 December 6 - 10:21 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.459 Firefly III EVA Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 89 km (55 mi).

1962 December 12 - 23:46 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.456 Firefly III NETTY Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi).

1962 December 14 - 23:52 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Nike AC20.458 Firefly III OLGA Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 90 km (55 mi).

1963? - Wallops Island -. Cork reentry test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 22 km (13 mi).

1963 May 26 - 05:34 GMT - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi).

1963 September 12 - Eglin -. HJ Nike Cree 13 Parachute test Agency: USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi).

1963 November 18 - Vandenberg LC-A. HJ Nike Nike HAD-1 LRL HAD-1 test Agency: AEC/LRL. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi).

1964 February 6 - Vandenberg LC-A. HJ Nike Nike HAD-2 FAILURE: Failure. LRL HAD-2 Solar x-ray mission Agency: AEC/LRL. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1964 March 14 - Vandenberg LC-A. HJ Nike Nike HAD-3 LRL HAD-3 Solar x-ray mission Agency: AEC/LRL. Apogee: 143 km (88 mi).

1964 November 30 - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-13 LRL Payload test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 168 km (104 mi).

1965 March 4 - 18:32 GMT - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-16 LRL Payload test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi).

1965 June 6 - 17:45 GMT - Eglin -. DASA D6.4 Ionosphere mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1965 June 12 - 15:15 GMT - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-80 LRL BOX-1 X-ray astronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 172 km (106 mi).

1965 June 18 - 08:06 GMT - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1965 June 22 - 06:00 GMT - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1965 June 24 - 06:07 GMT - Barking Sands -. Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1965 June 29 - 17:45 GMT - Eglin -. HJ Nike Javelin DASA 6.4 Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

1965 October 15 - Wallops Island -. HJ PRV Pacemaker Apollo test re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NASA LaRC. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi).

1965 November 9 - Eglin -. Aeronomy mission? [113 kg] Agency: USAF. Apogee: 521 km (323 mi).

1965 November 16 - 23:00 GMT - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-90 LRL RCS-1 Aeronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 183 km (113 mi).

1966 May 11 - 23:20 GMT - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-81 FAILURE: Failure. LRL ROX-1 X-ray astronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi).

1966 July 28 - 19:00 GMT - Barking Sands -. HJ Nike Nike Sandia 152-44 LRL RCS-2 (Daisy 2) Aeronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi).

1966 August 1 - Eglin -. Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 544 km (338 mi).

1966 October 31 - Wallops Island -. HJ PRV Pacemaker Velocity package re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: NASA LaRC. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi).

1966 November 5 - White Sands -. Voyager parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi).

1966 November 21 - White Sands -. Voyager parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 37 km (22 mi).

1966 November 24 - 13:45 GMT - White Sands -. PEPP test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 39 km (24 mi).

1966 December 10 - 17:12 GMT - White Sands -. Voyager parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 January 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 February 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike PEPP Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 May 9 - White Sands -. Voyager parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 June 20 - White Sands -. Voyager parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 September 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 September 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike PEPP Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 October 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike PEPP Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1967 November 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1968? - White Sands -. Ballute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi).

1968 March 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1968 October 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1968 October 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1968 October 23 - White Sands -. HJ Nike Nike PEPP SHAPE Parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 53 km (32 mi).

1968 December 11 - White Sands -. HJ Nike Nike PEPP SHAPE Parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 53 km (32 mi).

1969 March 15 - 05:06 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Nike Hydac SECEDE R6 Far infrared barium release Aeronomy mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi).

1969 March 18 - 05:17 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Nike Hydac SECEDE R7 GUM Barium release Aeronomy mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 168 km (104 mi).

1969 June 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike PEPP Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1969 July 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1969 July 1 - White Sands -. HJ Nike DASA 6.1 Aeronomy mission Agency: DASA. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1970 June 20 - 17:15 GMT - White Sands -. HJ Nike Nike PEPP SHAPE Parachute test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 44 km (27 mi).

1974 December 7 - Kwajalein -. HAVE JEEP II Reentry test Agency: USAF. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1975 March 11 - 06:33 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Nike Javelin DNA IC511.21-1A ICECAP Aurora mission Agency: ARPA/DNA. Apogee: 183 km (113 mi).

1975 June 4 - Tonopah -. Test mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1975 August 27 - Tonopah -. Test mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1976 April 1 - 09:28 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Hydac ARPA WS650.27-1 Ballistics test Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1976 July 29 - Kwajalein -. HJ Nike Hydac HAVE JEEP IV-1 Test mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1976 November 13 - 10:31 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Nike Hydac ARPA WS614.51-3 WIDEBAND Ionosphere mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1976 November 26 - 10:25 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Nike Hydac ARPA WS614.51-4 WIDEBAND Ionosphere mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 February 26 - Eglin A-15. STRESS BETTY Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: DNA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 March 2 - Eglin A-15. STRESS CAROLYN Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: DNA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 March 7 - Eglin A-15. STRESS DIANNE Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: DNA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 March 13 - Eglin A-15. STRESS ESTER Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: DNA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 March 14 - Eglin A-15. STRESS FERN Aeronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: DNA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 June 6 - 22:34 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Javelin TE720.93-1 Ballistics test Agency: DNA?. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

1977 July 19 - 15:00 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 12.1001WT Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi).

1977 July 29 - Kwajalein RN. HJ Nike Hydac SRK-11 HAVE JEEP IV Reentry test Agency: SAMSO. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1977 November 15 - 10:33 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Hydac ARPA WS710.51-1 WIDEBAND Ionosphere mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1977 December 2 - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 12.1002WT Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 247 km (153 mi).

1978 March 1 - 19:06 GMT - Poker Flat -. HJ Hydac ARPA WS810.51-2 WIDEBAND Ionosphere mission Agency: ARPA. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1978 March 13 - 04:40 GMT - Fort Churchill -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.01UA Extreme ultraviolet airglow Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 204 km (126 mi).

1978 March 13 - 07:50 GMT - Fort Churchill -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.02GA Auroral UV Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi).

1979 February 26 - Red Lake CHK. Taurus Orion NASA 33.04UE Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1979 February 26 - Red Lake CHK. Taurus Orion NASA 33.03UA Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1979 November 8 - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.08UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1980 July 28 - 19:00 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.13UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 229 km (142 mi).

1980 July 31 - 12:18 GMT - Wallops Island -. HJ Orion NASA 33.14GE E-Field Plasma / test Agency: NASA. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi).

1980 August 14 - 02:02 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.05UA Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 192 km (119 mi).

1980 September 15 - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.06GU? Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1980 October 7 - 03:37 GMT - Andoya -. HJ Orion NASA 33.15GE E-Field (MAE) Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi).

1980 October 8 - 18:39 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.07UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1980 October 11 - 21:57 GMT - Andoya -. HJ Orion NASA 33.16GE E-Field (MAE) Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi).

1980 October 18 - 02:08 GMT - Andoya -. HJ Orion NASA 33.17GE E-Field (MAE) Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi).

1980 November 16 - 03:16 GMT - Andoya -. Taurus Orion A13.073 ENERGY B Ionosphere mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 195 km (121 mi).

1980 November 16 - 03:49 GMT - Kiruna -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.10UE EBC-B E11a Auroral mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi).

1980 November 16 - 04:15 GMT - Kiruna -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.11UE EBC-B E11b Auroral mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi).

1980 November 30 - 23:44 GMT - Kiruna -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.09UE EBC-A2 E11a Auroral mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi).

1981 March 7 - 08:09 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion A13.30 AURORAL E1 Auroral mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi).

1981 March 7 - 08:09 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion A13.20 Auroral E3 Aeronomy / ionosphere / plasma mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi).

1981 March 7 - 08:26 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion A13.31 AURORAL E2 Auroral mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi).

1981 April 2 - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.20GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1981 April 3 - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.19GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1981 August 9 - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.22UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1981 August 25 - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.06UL? Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1981 November 9 - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.21UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1982 February 26 - 03:50 GMT - Fort Churchill -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.25UL Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi).

1982 May 17 - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.28UU Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1982 June 29 - 11:01 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion GL A13.277 TRACER Aeronomy mission Agency: USAF. Apogee: 147 km (91 mi).

1982 August 11 - 00:35 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.29UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1982 November 24 - 13:39 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.24CE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 January 12 - 19:00 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.30UU Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 January 22 - 13:02 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.23CE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 February 12 - 07:39 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.31UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 March 3 - 03:54 GMT - Punta Lobos -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.26UE Project Condor Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 March 12 - 15:35 GMT - Punta Lobos -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.27UE Project Condor Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 June 21 - 20:15 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.33UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 July 15 - 08:49 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.34GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 July 20 - 08:54 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.35GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1983 July 25 - 14:47 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.32GU FAILURE: Failure. Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1984 January 16 - 18:20 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.36UU Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1984 February 28 - 17:13 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.39UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1984 April 2 - 07:17 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.42UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1984 August 7 - 01:00 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.43UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1984 October 22 - 06:27 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.47UE Ultraviolet Nightglow Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1984 October 24 - 02:19 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.41UE MINI (Metal Ions) Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1984 December 1 - Tonopah -. HJ Sandia Stores parachute 1 test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi).

1985 - Tonopah -. HJ Sandia Stores parachute 2 test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi).

1985 February 8 - 18:14 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.48UU Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1985 March 5 - 20:38 GMT - Sonde Stromfjord -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.44UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1985 September 10 - 00:02 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.50GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1986 March 7 - 19:30 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.51UU Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1986 April 1 - Tonopah -. HJ Sandia Stores parachute 10 test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi).

1986 November 4 - 20:44 GMT - Kiruna -. Taurus Orion SSC S41H Aureld-VIP-HIGH Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi).

1986 December 12 - 21:21 GMT - Kiruna -. Taurus Orion SSC S41L Aureld-VIP-LOW Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi).

1987 February 17 - 21:55 GMT - White Sands LC36. Taurus Orion NASA 33.56UE UM Airglow payload Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1987 July 15 - 01:55 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.52GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1987 July 27 - 06:25 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.53GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1987 October 4 - Kwajalein RN. HAVE JEEP IV-D Reentry test Agency: ASMS. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1987 November 18 - Kwajalein RN. HAVE JEEP VIII-A Reentry test Agency: ASMS. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1988 October 19 - Kwajalein RN. HAVE JEEP II-C Reentry test Agency: ASMS. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1988 October 20 - 20:29 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.49UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1989 March 7 - 22:00 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.57UL Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1989 December 21 - 20:06 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus-S NASA 12.43WT Test mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi).

1990 May 13 - 21:29 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.59GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi).

1990 May 14 - 20:26 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.60GE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi).

1993 October 4 - 19:35 GMT - White Sands -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.062UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1994 June 27 - 22:05 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.063UE Plasma mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1995 June 6 - 22:00 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.064UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1998 February 25 - 07:43 GMT - Arecibo -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.067UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1999 January 22 - 15:31 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.068UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1999 July 5 - 04:02 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.065UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1999 July 18 - 03:41 GMT - Wallops Island -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.066UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

2002 February 21 - 09:57 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.069UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

2002 February 21 - 09:59 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.070UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

2002 February 21 - 10:01 GMT - Poker Flat -. Taurus Orion NASA 33.073UE Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

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