Alcyone

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Model: Alcyone. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 39 kg (85 lb). Thrust (vac): 34.000 kN (7,643 lbf). Burn time: 8.00 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Length: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: BE-3B1. Status: Retired 1977. First Flight: 1972. Last Flight: 1975. No Launched: 4. Used as: BE3. Release conditions: Hercules. Used on Launch Vehicles: Athena RTV. Strypi. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.