Hawk Rockoon
Launch vehicle · USA
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American sounding rocket. Balloon-launched Loki with larger fins for stability at high altitudes. The larger Loki II motor was used from 5 August 1957 as part of the IGY. This variant could reach 122 km and was called the 'Hawk Rockoon'.
Balloon-launched Loki with larger fins for stability at high altitudes. The larger Loki II motor was used from 5 August 1957 as part of the IGY. This variant could reach 122 km and was called the 'Hawk Rockoon'.
Payload: 3.00 kg (6.60 lb) to a 122 km altitude.
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- Family
- balloon-launched
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- USA
- Agency
- SUI