Sanger I-1
Stage · Germany
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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. The first stage took the second stage to 50 km altitude and 4000 m/s separation conditions. The first stage would then land 500 km from the launch point. Takeoff speed was 300 m/s; and landing speed 80 m/s. A two-man crew piloted the booster.
No Engines: 3. Release velocity: 4,000 m/s (13,100 ft/sec). Release altitude: 50,000 m (164,000 ft).