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Lorikeet

Launch vehicle · Australia

Part of Lupus

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Australian test vehicle. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Dorado + 1 x Lupus

Family: test vehicle
Country: Australia
Launch Sites: Woomera, Woomera LA2
Stages: Lupus
Agency: WRE
Bibliography: 2

Chronology

4 events

1973 Q4

Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: Woomera LA2. LV Family: Lupus. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.

Aeronomy mission - . Nation: Australia. Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1974?

Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: Woomera LA2. LV Family: Lupus. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.

Aeronomy mission - . Nation: Australia. Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1976 August 10

Launch Site: Woomera. LV Family: Lupus. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.

Mass Spec - . Nation: Australia. Agency: WRE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi).

1976 August 11

Launch Site: Woomera. LV Family: Lupus. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.

Mass Spec - . Nation: Australia. Agency: WRE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi).