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Altair 1

Engine · USA

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Thiokol solid rocket engine. Used on Atlas Able, Blue Scout 2, Caleb, Delta, Delta A, Delta B, Delta C. First flight 1959.

Thrust (sl): 11.300 kN (2,540 lbf). Thrust (sl): 1,156 kgf.

Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Stages
Altair 1
Agency
Thiokol