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SM-1ER-2

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 400 kg.

Status: Retired 1995.
Gross mass: 400 kg (880 lb).
Height: 3.50 m (11.40 ft).
Diameter: 0.35 m (1.14 ft).
Number: 4 .

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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...