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Charlestown

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Charlestown
Charlestown
Credit: © Mark Wade

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

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Viper-Dart
Agency
SPFLA
Bibliography
2

Chronology

1 event

1999 November 18

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).