Rigel (rocket)
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| File:LanzamientoRigelPreparativos.jpg Rigel rocket launch, December 16, 1967 | |
| Function | sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 555: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | Argentina |
| Size | |
| Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 555: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
| Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 555: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | 0.228 m (9.0 in) |
| Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 555: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | 300 kg (660 lb) |
| Stages | 2 |
| Capacity | |
| Launch history | |
| Launch sites | CELPA Chamical |
| First flight | 1967 |
| Last flight | 1974 |
| First stage - Canopus 1 | |
| Burn time | 12 seconds |
| Propellant | Solid |
| Second stage Orion-2 | |
| Thrust | 55 kg |
| Burn time | 12 seconds |
| Propellant | Solid |
Rigel was an Argentine two-stage sounding rocket used between 1967 and 1974,[1][2][3] featuring a Canopus 1 first stage and an Orion-2 second stage.[4] Designed for atmospheric and ionospheric research, it had a mass of 300 kg, a length of 6.3 meters, a diameter of 0.228 metres, and could reach altitudes up to 310 km.[2]
Seven launches were conducted, including experiments for atmospheric studies and barium releases to study ionospheric phenomena.[4] Launches took place at CELPA and included both test and scientific missions.[4]
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Rigel sounding rocket
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Rigel R-09 sounding rocket
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Rigel sounding rocket
Launches
[edit | edit source]Rigel was launched from CELPA between 1967 and 1974. The following table on launches, compiled from the available sources, is incomplete:[3][4]
| Date | Mission Type | Apogee |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 December 16 | Test flight | |
| 1969 September 12 | Test flight | 250 km (150 mi) |
| 1969 December 22 | Test flight | 250 km (150 mi) |
| 1972 November 2 | MPE Barium release, EXP 63 Aeronomy / ionosphere mission | 240 km (140 mi) |
| 1972 November 4 | MPE Barium release, EXP 64 Aeronomy / ionosphere mission | 252 km (156 mi) |
| 1972 November 11 | MPE Barium release, EXP 65 Ionosphere mission | 260 km (160 mi) |
| 1973 November 18 | Ionosphere mission, second stage test | 250 km (150 mi) |
| 1973 November 19 | Ionosphere mission | 260 km (160 mi) |
| 1974 July 4 | Operativo Astro X | |
| 1974 July 18 | Operativo Astro X |
References
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