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Castor-M57A1

Missile · USA

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American target missile. Version with a Thiokol Castor IVB first stage, and a Minuteman II M57A1 second stage.

2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Castor 4B + 1 x M57A1.

Maximum range: 2,100 km (1,300 mi). Maximum speed: 15,480 kph (9,610 mph).

Family
target
Country
USA
Launch Sites
Kodiak

Chronology

1 event

1999 September 15

21:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Kodiak. LV Family: ait. Launch Vehicle: Castor-M57A1.
  • Test mission - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF SM. Apogee: 1,060 km (650 mi).