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Cirrus II

Launch vehicle · Germany

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Cirrus II
Cirrus II
Cirrus-B as displayed at Oberth Museum in Feucht
Credit: Harald Lutz

German sounding rocket. Cirrus II could carry meteorological or biological payloads to a speed of over 1000 m/s and an altitude of 50 km. The first stage produced 1800 kgf and the second 508 kgf.

2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Cirrus II + 1 x Cirrus I.

Payload: 5.00 kg (11.00 lb) to a 35 km altitude.

Country
Germany
Launch Sites
Cuxhaven
Agency
DRG

Chronology

1 event

1961 September 16

Launch Site: Cuxhaven. LV Family: Cirrus. Launch Vehicle: Cirrus II.
  • Test mission - . Nation: Germany. Agency: DRG. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).