American test vehicle. Test vehicle developed by Sandia for aeronomy measurements during atmospheric nuclear tests. One (Doorknob-1) or two surplus Lacrosse (Doorknob-2) missile motors were mated with the payload section.
Success Rate: 100.00%. Launch data is: complete.
Status: Retired 1959.
Apogee: 24 km (14 mi).
First Launch: 1957.01.01.
Last Launch: 1959.01.31.
Number: 21 .
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Doorknob Test vehicle developed by Sandia for aeronomy measurements during atmospheric nuclear tests. One (Doorknob-1) or two surplus Lacrosse (Doorknob-2) missile motors were mated with the payload section. More...
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Sandia American manufacturer of rockets and spacecraft. Sandia Laboratories, Albequerque, USA. More...
Bibliography
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McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page (launch records), Harvard University, 1997-present. Web Address when accessed: here.
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