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Nike Nike Cajun

Launch vehicle · USA

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American sounding rocket.

3 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Nike + 1 x Nike + 1 x Cajun.

Payload: 23 kg (50 lb) to a 120 km altitude. Maximum speed: 6,760 kph (4,200 mph).

Country
USA
Launch Sites
Wallops Island
Agency
Thiokol

Chronology

1 event

1959 April 1

Launch Site: Wallops Island. LV Family: Deacon. Launch Vehicle: Nike Nike Cajun.
  • F40 Heat transfer test - . Nation: USA. Agency: NASA Langley. Apogee: 45 km (27 mi).