Altair 1 Gross Mass: 238 kg (524 lb). Empty Mass: 30 kg (66 lb). Thrust (vac): 12.450 kN (2,799 lbf). Isp: 256 sec. Burn time: 38 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 233 sec. Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Span: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Length: 1.83 m (6.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Engine: X-248. Cost $ : 0.600 million. First Flight: 1959. Last Flight: 1969. No Launched: 44. No Failed: 2. Used on Launch Vehicles: Atlas Able. Blue Scout 2. Delta. Delta A. Delta B. Delta C.                   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 - 2007 except where otherwise noted.

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