Nike-Cajun
Nike-Cajun
Sounding rocket. Year: 1956. Family: Nike. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. Department of Defence Designation: PWN-3.

Two stage vehicle sounding rocket consisting of a Nike booster together with a Cajun upper stage. Aside from the Soviet MMR-06, the Nike-Cajun was the most often launched sounding rocket. The Cajun motor was developed for NASA in the 1950's by Thiokol, providing a more modern but still affordable replacement for the World War II-era Deacon.

From NASA SOUNDING ROCKETS, 1958-1968 - A Historical Summary, NASA SP-4401, 1971, by William R. Corliss

When the Deacon and Cajun rockets were combined with the solid-propellant booster of the Nike I guided missile, two very capable sounding rockets evolved: the Nike-Deacon (called DAN for Deacon and Nike) and Nike-Cajun (CAN). DAN could take a 23-kg (50-lb) payload to 111 km (69 mi), while the higher performance CAN could carry the same payload to 167 km (104 mi). It was only logical next to combine the Nike booster with the improved version of the Deacon, the Cajun. The same NACA-Michigan-Thiokol group made the modifications. The first launch of the combined Nike and Cajun took place at Wallops Island on July 6, 1956. The Nike-Cajun quickly superseded the Nike-Deacon and was widely used during the International Geophysical Year (IGY). It also found application in the Weather Bureau's Project Hugo - a long-range weather research program. The Nike-Deacons and Nike-Cajuns were cheap and reliable, the basic rocket motors having been developed and well tested during their military and NACA careers. Further, they were simple and easy to use - scientists could take them wherever targets of opportunity existed. The University of Michigan group, for example, fired five Nike-Cajuns from the U.S.S. Rushmore in 1956. Many launchings in various parts of the world followed.
Historical Essay © Andreas Parsch

University of Michigan/NACA RM-85/PWN-3 Nike-Cajun

In the early 1950s, the standard sounding rocket for high-altitude research was the Aerobee (for details, see XRM-84/PWN-2 Aerobee-Hi). However, this liquid-fueled rocket was relatively expensive and complicated to operate. Therefore various research agencies searched for simpler and cheaper rockets for routine high-altitude soundings and scientific experiments. One solution was to combine existing rocket boosters into multi-stage rockets, and the most important first stage motor for these applications was the M5 (X216A2) booster of the SAM-A-7/MIM-3 Nike Ajax anti-aircraft missile.

Following successful tests with Nike-Deacon combinations, the University of Michigan and the NACA developed a rocket with a more efficient upper stage under contract from the Air Force Cambridge Research Center (AFCRC). The result was the Thiokol TE-82 Cajun rocket, which was essentially a Deacon with an improved propellant. The first launch of a Nike-Cajun (also known as CAN for "Cajun And Nike") occurred in July 1956. The Nike booster was equipped with four instead of the normal three stabilizing fins. The Nike-Cajun could carry a payload between 4.5 kg (10 lb) and 45 kg (100lb), depending on the altitude requirement. A wide variety of payloads has been launched on Nike-Cajun rockets, including general upper atmosphere experiments, magnetic field experiments, horizon photography to obtain weather data, ionosphere experiments and astronomy payloads.

In April 1959, the USAF allocated the formal research missile designation XRM-85 to the Nike-Cajun rocket at the request of the AFCRC, and in June 1963 this designation was changed to PWN-3A. Air Force use of the XRM-85/PWN-3A was limited, however, and probably ended in the mid-1960s. The Nike-Cajun was a very successful general purpose sounding rocket, and the last flight was launched by NASA in October 1976.

Specifications

Note: Data given by several sources show slight variations. Figures given below may therefore be inaccurate!

Data for PWN-3A:

Length 7.70 m (25 ft 3 in)
Diameter 1st stage: 41.9 cm (16.5 in); 2nd stage: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Finspan 1st stage: 1.51 m (59.5 in); 2nd stage: 0.63 m (25 in)
Weight 700 kg (1550 lb)
Speed 6760 km/h (4200 mph)
Ceiling > 160 km (100 miles)
Propulsion 1st stage: Allegheny Ballistics Lab. X216A2 solid-fueled rocket; 246 kN (55000 lb) for 3 s
2nd stage: Thiokol TE-82-1 Cajun solid-fueled rocket; 37 kN (8300 lb) for 2.8 s
Main Sources

[1] Frederick I. Ordway III, Ronald C. Wakeford: "International Missile and Spacecraft Guide", McGraw-Hill, 1960
[2] Peter Alway: "Rockets of the World", Saturn Press, 1999
[3] Norman J. Bowman: "The Handbook of Rockets and Guided Missiles", Perastadion Press, 1963
[4] Department of Defense Missile Nomenclature Records


Manufacturer: Michigan. Launches: 716. Failures: 22. Success Rate: 96.93%. First Launch Date: 1956-07-06. Last Launch Date: 1976-10-06. Launch data is: incomplete. Payload: 23 kg (50 lb). Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 246.000 kN (55,303 lbf). Total Mass: 698 kg (1,538 lb). Core Diameter: 0.42 m (1.37 ft). Total Length: 7.70 m (25.20 ft). Span: 1.51 m (4.96 ft). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket, 3 sec burn time. Boost engine: Nike ABL X216A2. Cruise Propulsion: Solid, 2.8 sec burn time. Cruise engine: Cajun Thiokol TE-82-1. Cruise Thrust: 362 N (81 lbf). Maximum speed: 6,760 kph (4,200 mph).

Nike-Cajun Chronology

1956 Jul 6 1800? - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC1.

  • UM AM6.01 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). First Nike-Cajun research rocket successfully fired at Wallops Island, a cooperative NACA-University of Michigan project, attaining an altitude of 425,000 feet. References: 17, 247.
1956 July 24 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC4.
  • Hurricane photo aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN?. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 247.
1956 August 8 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC2 (5656).
  • UM AM6.30 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 247.
1956 August 9 - 22:47 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC3 (5651).
  • BRL OB6.00 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 247.
1956 October 19 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC13.
  • UM AM6.31 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 247.
1956 October 27 - 21:24 GMT - Launch Complex: LSD-14 U. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC8.
  • UM AM6.08 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 161 km (100 mi). Launched during University of Michigan's 1956 Cruise 1956 at Launch Point 1 - - Latitude: 40.00 N - Longitude: 71.00 W. References: 247.
1956 November 2 - 18:40 GMT - Launch Complex: LSD-14 U. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC9.
  • UM AM6.09 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). Launched during University of Michigan's 1956 Cruise 1956 at Launch Point 2 - - Latitude: 49.00 N - Longitude: 48.00 W. References: 247.
1956 November 4 - 18:54 GMT - Launch Complex: LSD-14 U. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC10.
  • UM AM6.10 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). Launched during University of Michigan's 1956 Cruise 1956 at Launch Point 3 - - Latitude: 58.00 N - Longitude: 47.00 W. References: 247.
1956 November 7 - 15:02 GMT - Launch Complex: LSD-14 U. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC11.
  • UM AM6.11 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). Launched during University of Michigan's 1956 Cruise 1956 at Launch Point 4 - - Latitude: 64.00 N - Longitude: 58.00 W. References: 247.
1956 November 10 - 15:17 GMT - Launch Complex: LSD-14 U. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NC12.
  • UM AM6.12 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 161 km (100 mi). Launched during University of Michigan's 1956 Cruise 1956 at Launch Point 5 - - Latitude: 66.00 N - Longitude: 58.00 W. References: 247.
1956 December 7 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hemi-Cyl re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: NACA. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). References: 1713.
1956 December 15 - 19:32 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1957 July 30 - 17:10 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.32.
  • UM AM6.32 Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi). References: 247.
1957 August 22 - 21:54 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun RP6.X1.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1957 August 24 - 06:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.38.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1957 August 27 - 16:15 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.22F.
  • Chemical release/Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1957 August 31 - 04:57 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.23F.
  • Chemical release/Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 1592.
1957 December 10 - 17:35 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.02F.
  • Ionosphere/Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1957 December 10 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.39.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1957 December 14 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.34.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 1592.
1957 December 23 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Hurricane photo aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1713.
1958 January 25 - 19:12 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.02.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 157 km (97 mi). References: 1592.
1958 January 27 - 06:04 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.36.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 January 29 - 19:06 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.03.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 13 - 06:37 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.24F.
  • Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 16 - 06:17 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.25F.
  • Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 22 - 05:35 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.26F.
  • Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 24 - 07:35 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.37.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 24 - 05:49 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.27F.
  • Chemical release/Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 February 26 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun RP6.X2.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 37 km (22 mi). References: 1592.
1958 March 4 - 06:02 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.04.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 March 4 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.05.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi). References: 1592.
1958 March 24 - 18:30 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.08.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1958 March 24 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.38.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1958 April 7 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hi Ball 1 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). References: 1159.
1958 April 24 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Beacon 1 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1159.
1958 April 25 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Beacon Test 1R Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi). First successful launching and erection in space of a 12-foot inflatable sphere for air density measurements, using a Nike-Cajun booster system, by NACA Langley's PARD at Wallops Island, Va. References: 17, 1713.
1958 May 1 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 May 20 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 May 21 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 May 22 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 May 22 - 00:57 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hi Ball 2 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). References: 1713.
1958 May 25 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Beacon Test 2 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1159.
1958 July 7 - 18:50 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.09.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1958 July 12 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.10.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1958 July 15 - 20:07 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.39.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1958 July 16 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.04.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1958 July 17 - 00:05 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.15.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 August 14 - 13:28 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.01F.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1958 September 11 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Beacon 3 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1159.
1958 September 15 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 September 16 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 September 18 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Polaris model re-entry vehicle test flight Nation: USA. Agency: NACA/USN. Apogee: 9.00 km (5.50 mi). References: 1713.
1958 September 18 - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 7 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hi Ball 3 Balloon test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA LaRC. Apogee: 244 km (151 mi). References: 1159.
1958 October 14 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AM6.204.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 15 - 01:05 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.203.
  • Aeronomy/Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 17 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.205.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 20 - 22:01 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AMB6.207.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 21 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.206.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1958 October 31 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.11.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 4 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.12.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 8 - 01:53 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun CC6.01.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Canada. Agency: CARDE. Apogee: 139 km (86 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 12 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.52.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 74 km (45 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 13 - 08:59 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun CC6.02.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Canada. Agency: CARDE. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 13 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.13.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 14 - 11:10 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.53.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 18 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.14.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 19 - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.06.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1958 November 19 - 18:02 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.54.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 71 km (44 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 20 - 14:39 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.55.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 69 km (42 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 22 - 09:58 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.56.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 23 - 22:02 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.16.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 781.
1958 November 24 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.17.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1958 November 24 - 17:27 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun SS6.58.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USA. Apogee: 79 km (49 mi). Launched from Guam, Marianas Islands - Latitude: 13.60 N - Longitude: 144.90 E. References: 1592.
1958 November 30 - 22:27 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.15.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592.
1958 December 9 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hurricane photo aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1713.
1958 December 9 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Hurricane photo aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NACA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1713.
1959 January 28 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Beacon Test 4 Satellite test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA LaRC. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1159.
1959 April 22 - 19:29 GMT - Launch Site: Holloman. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.182C. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1959 May 21 - 01:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.20F.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi). References: 1592.
1959 May 23 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.21F.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi). References: 1592.
1959 May 27 - 04:51 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.161C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 169 km (105 mi). References: 1592.
1959 May 27 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.162C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 177 km (109 mi). References: 781.
1959 June 27 - 13:08 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun II6.31F.
  • Fields mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 61 km (37 mi). References: 1592.
1959 June 30 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun ABME6.208.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 83 km (51 mi). References: 1592.
1959 July 1 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun ABME6.209.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 1592.
1959 September 18 - 16:55 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.300C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1959 September 29 - 10:59 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.203C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 1592.
1959 September 30 - 10:57 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.204C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 1 - 10:49 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.210C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 2 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.211C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 143 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 3 - 11:03 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.202C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 5 - 11:01 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.212C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 9 - 08:40 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.209C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 143 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 9 - 11:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.213C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 143 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 12 - 10:12 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.216C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 1836.
1959 October 12 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.208C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 13 - 11:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.214C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 15 - 11:05 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.207C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 16 - 11:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.215C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 139 km (86 mi). References: 1592.
1959 October 26 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.188C. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. References: 781.
1959 November 19 - 10:36 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.163C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 781.
1959 November 20 - 18:16 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.164C.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 781.
1959 November 25 - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Paraglider test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 45 km (27 mi). References: 1713.
1959 November 30 - 09:58 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 February 17 - 01:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.103C.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 April 8 - 12:04 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.03.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1960 June 6 - 17:10 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.17GE.
  • SBE Solar Beam Expt Magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1960 June 16 - 05:29 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.03GA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 9 - 04:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.04GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 13 - 00:23 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.403 Firefly.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 14 - 00:44 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.01GA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 28 km (17 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 14 - 10:05 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.409 Firefly.
  • FRANCIS Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 15 - 10:02 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.401 Firefly.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 18 - 10:01 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.405 Firefly.
  • CARRY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 20 - Launch Site: Point Arguello. Launch Complex: LC-B. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AEC probe.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: USA. Agency: AEC. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 916.
1960 July 21 - 10:02 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.406 Firefly.
  • LILY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 17, 1592.
1960 July 21 - 01:32 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.413 Firefly.
  • IDA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 22 - 04:53 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.18GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 22 - 10:11 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.402 Firefly.
  • HEDY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 108 km (67 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 25 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.420 Firefly.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 26 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.421 Firefly.
  • JANET Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 27 - 10:19 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.425 Firefly.
  • DOLLY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 28 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.419 Firefly.
  • AMY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 29 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.422 Firefly.
  • CATHY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 94 km (58 mi). References: 1592.
1960 July 29 - 10:14 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.407 Firefly.
  • MAVIS Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 94 km (58 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 1 - 10:23 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.410 Firefly.
  • HILDA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 1 - 08:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.408 Firefly.
  • RUTHY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 6 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.411 Firefly.
  • GERTA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 8 - 10:15 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.412 Firefly.
  • BETSEY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 9 - 10:37 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.414 Firefly.
  • MARIE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 10 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.418 Firefly.
  • JEANNIE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 104 km (64 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 16 - 10:41 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.426 Firefly.
  • PEGGY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 17 - 10:42 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.427 Firefly.
  • SUSAN Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 18 - 02:42 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.428 Firefly.
  • LINDA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 19 - 19:56 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.430 Firefly.
  • RENA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1960 August 19 - 10:40 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.429 Firefly.
  • OLIVE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 3 - 14:08 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.19GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 3 - 17:29 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.20GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 20 - 20:18 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.05GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 19 km (11 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 20 - 00:16 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.166. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. References: 781.
1960 September 21 - 23:20 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.05.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 27 - 14:44 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.21GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 September 28 - 22:45 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.07.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1960 October 17 - 21:04 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.340.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 2 - 22:25 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.09UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 4 - 20:52 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.800.
  • Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 11 - 12:11 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.23GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 11 - 11:22 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.22GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 12 - 18:40 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.24GE.
  • SBE (LE SCR) Magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1743.
1960 November 12 - 23:32 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.15GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 13 - 16:03 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.16GE.
  • SBE (LE SCR) Magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1743.
1960 November 16 - 17:37 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.10UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 16 - 19:51 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.13GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 17 - 06:00 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.14GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 17 - 10:06 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 18 - 03:39 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.26GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 18 - 23:39 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.27GE.
  • SBE magnetospheric mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1960 November 21 - Launch Site: Point Arguello. Launch Complex: LC-B. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: USA. Agency: AEC. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 916.
1960 November 22 - Launch Site: Point Arguello. Launch Complex: LC-B. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: USA. Agency: AEC. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 916.
1960 December 8 - 16:52 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.25CI.
  • Langmuir Probe ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 832.
1960 December 9 - 11:20 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.12CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1960 December 9 - 22:15 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.11CA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 24 km (14 mi). References: 1592.
1960 December 14 - 16:52 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.06GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1961 January 12 - 16:50 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun ISRC-RS-01.
  • Aeronomy Sodium release mission Nation: Italy. Agency: CRA/NASA. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 765.
1961 February 14 - 23:50 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.07GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). NASA Nike-Cajun rocket launched from Wallops Station, carrying 60-pound payload ejecting explosive charges, which fired at intervals from 20- to 80-mile altitude to provide data on density of the atmosphere. References: 18, 1592.
1961 February 17 - 02:26 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.08CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 1592.
1961 February 24 - 00:19 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.170.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 1836.
1961 March 3 - 03:39 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.189. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1961 March 14 - 21:52 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.801.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1961 March 15 - 17:47 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.49GT.
  • Cajun fin test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1961 March 24 - 19:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.802.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1961 April 5 - 12:57 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.33GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 1836.
1961 April 27 - 22:32 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.34GA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 18 km (11 mi). References: 1592.
1961 May 5 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.02GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1961 May 6 - 04:54 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.28GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1961 May 9 - 11:53 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.29GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1961 June 6 - 21:48 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.50UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1961 June 9 - 18:02 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.56UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1961 June 23 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.104.
  • Meteorites mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 157 km (97 mi). References: 1592.
1961 July 13 - 22:07 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.30GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). Two Nike-Cajun rockets launched University of New Hamsphire-Goddard Space Flight Center payloads from NASA Wallops Station. References: 18, 1592.
1961 July 14 - 16:02 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.31GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 101 km (62 mi). References: 1592.
1961 July 20 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.32GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 1592.
1961 July 21 - 03:50 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.35GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 68 km (42 mi). References: 1592.
1961 July 26 - 19:22 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.57UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 143 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1961 August 18 - 03:06 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.51CI.
  • Langmuir Probe ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 141 km (87 mi). References: 1592.
1961 September 8 - 04:11 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun ISRC-RS-08.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Italy. Agency: ISRC. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 930.
1961 September 8 - 04:06 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun ISRC-RS-07.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Italy. Agency: ISRC. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 930.
1961 September 16 - 23:55 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.36GA. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 88 km (54 mi). References: 1592.
1961 September 17 - 10:13 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.37GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 92 km (57 mi). References: 1592.
1961 September 26 - 21:56 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun OB6.16.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1961 October 27 - 09:35 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.52CI.
  • Langmuir Probe ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1961 November 18 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.72NA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1961 November 24 - Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun.
  • Nike-Cajun rockets tests in Norway. Nation: USA. First four U.S. Nike-Cajun rockets arrived in Norway for use in research program off Andoeya Island early next year. References: 18.
1961 December 10 - 17:01 GMT - Launch Site: Fort Churchill. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.76GE.
  • Cosmic rays mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1961 December 21 - 21:31 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.74GI.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 1592.
1961 December 21 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.64GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1962 February 20 - 13:28 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.90UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 1 - 23:30 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.69GT. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Water test Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 1 - 23:23 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.100CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 1 - 17:07 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.167.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 144 km (89 mi). References: 781.
1962 March 2 - 10:54 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.101CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 2 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.39GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 2 - 10:47 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.70GT.
  • Water test Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 2 - 00:05 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.38GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 16 - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: USA. Agency: USAF?. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1204.
1962 March 23 - 23:44 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.102CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 23 - 23:54 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.40GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 27 - 23:48 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.103CA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1962 March 28 - 00:03 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.41GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 1592.
1962 April 5 - 04:31 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.79NA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1592.
1962 April 17 - 09:28 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.42GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 1592.
1962 April 26 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.110GI.
  • D-Region Ionosphere Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA?. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1145.
1962 May 16 - 17:03 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.112GI.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 1592.
1962 May 17 - 02:04 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.111GI.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1962 May 18 - 18:01 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.91UA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1962 June 1 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-1.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 June 7 - 00:05 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.43GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1962 June 7 - 14:45 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun Rehbar 1.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1962 June 8 - 00:53 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.44GA.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1962 June 11 - 14:50 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun Rehbar 2.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 1592.
1962 June 19 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-2.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: AFCRL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 July 1 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 July 8 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-3.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 July 9 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 July 9 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1836.
1962 July 9 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 July 9 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1836.
1962 July 19 - 08:40 GMT - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-5.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 July 25 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-4.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1836.
1962 August 7 - 00:47 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-1.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 7 - 22:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-2.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 11 - 01:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-3.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 18 - 07:09 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun Ferdinand 1.
  • Ferdinand 1 Ionosphere mission Nation: Norway. Agency: NTNF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 19 - 00:59 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-4.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 28 - 19:34 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AC6.829.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 29 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AC6.830.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 August 31 - 00:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-5.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 7 - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 11 - 00:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 11 - 20:33 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 67 km (41 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 15 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.441.
  • BONNIE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 16 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.434.
  • ALICE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 90 km (55 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 17 - 00:40 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.443.
  • DAGMAR Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 89 km (55 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 17 - 15:52 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AC6.832.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 141 km (87 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 17 - 11:16 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.442.
  • CINDY Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 86 km (53 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 18 - 01:00 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.435.
  • BRENDA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 86 km (53 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 19 - 11:17 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.438.
  • QUEENIE Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 20 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-7.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 October 23 - 11:19 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AC6.448.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 23 - 18:10 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • ETHEL Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 23 - 11:19 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.446.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 25 - 11:21 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • PAULA Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Apogee: 95 km (59 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 25 - 11:15 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.437.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 25 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 25 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun AA6.444.
  • ENID Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 137 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 26 - 10:15 GMT - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun FB-6.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 781.
1962 October 26 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 26 - Launch Site: Johnston Island. Launch Vehicle: Nike-Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1962 October 27 - Launch