Rockets provide only method of attaining altitudes greater than 20 mi with significant loads of scientific apparatus; description of Aerobee rocket missile; original specifications were that it should transport 150 lb of payload to at least 50-mi altitude; performance is now considerably better; there are no movable surfaces or internal controls; it possesses only arrow stability; other notable altitude achievements. Before Am Rocket Soc.


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    Title :

    Rockets for studying upper atmosphere


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 61 , n 3


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English