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Model: Rubis. Gross Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Empty Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Thrust (vac): 190.000 kN (42,710 lbf). Burn time: 18 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.80 m (2.62 ft). Length: 4.50 m (14.70 ft). Country: France. No Engines: 1. Motor: Agate. Status: Retired 1967. First Flight: 1961. Last Flight: 1967. No Launched: 22. Used as: Agate. Other designations: VE110 Agate. Release conditions: SEREB. Used on Launch Vehicles: Diamant. VE. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.