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Seliger 3-3

Solid rocket stage.

Status: Retired 1963.
Height: 6.00 m (19.60 ft).
Diameter: 0.60 m (1.96 ft).
Number: 1 .

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Seliger German manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Seliger, Germany. More...

Associated Propellants

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...