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Bigen Island

Site · USA

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Bigen Island, Aur Atoll, Marshall Islands, was a sounding rocket launch location.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
R-17

Chronology

2 events

1997 February 7

Launch Site: Bigen Island. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Scud.
  • Willow Dune Target mission - . Nation: USA. Agency: US Army. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1997 March 19

Launch Site: Bigen Island. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Scud.
  • Willow Dune Target mission - . Nation: USA. Agency: US Army. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).