Solid rocket stage. 12.70 kN (2,855 lbf) thrust. Mass 94 kg (207 lb).
AKA: Asp.
Status: Retired 1963.
Gross mass: 94 kg (207 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 27 kg (59 lb).
Height: 2.80 m (9.10 ft).
Diameter: 0.17 m (0.54 ft).
Thrust: 12.70 kN (2,855 lbf).
Burn time: 12 s.
Number: 81 .
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Associated Countries
Associated Engines
Associated Launch Vehicles
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Nike Asp American sounding rocket. Rail-launched vehicle consisting of an Asp plus a Nike booster. This product of the Cooper Development Corporation was designed to lift 27 kg to 260 km. An improved version, the Aspan 300, was also developed.The Nike-Asp was sometimes ship-launched. More...
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Terrier Asp IV American sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Terrier + 1 x Asp IV More...
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Cooper American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Cooper Development Company, USA. More...
Associated Propellants
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Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...
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