Encyclopedia entry

Charlestown

Site · USA

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Sounding rocket launch site, used from 1965. One launch in 1991 reached 90 kilometers altitude.

Chronology

1 event

17:45 GMT - . Launch Site: Charlestown. LV Family: Viper. Launch Vehicle: Viper 3A.

Comet Chaser Aeronomy mission - . Nation: USA. Agency: SPFLA. Apogee: 90 km (55 mi).