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Castor 1

Engine · USA

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Castor 1
Castor 1

Thiokol solid rocket engine. Used as apogee kick motor on Delta D, LT Thor Agena D, Scout X-1, Scout X-2, Scout X-3, Scout X-4, TA Thor Agena B, TA Thor Agena D. First flight 1960. M33-20 fourth stage.

Thrust (sl): 268.600 kN (60,384 lbf). Thrust (sl): 27,393 kgf.

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Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Stages
Castor 1
Agency
Thiokol