Altair (rocket stage)
The Altair was a
Vanguard rockets in 1959.[1] It was manufactured by Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) as the X-248. It was also sometimes called the Burner 1
.
Altair
The X-248 was one of two third-stage designs used during Project Vanguard. Early launches used a stage developed by the Grand Central Rocket Company, but later launches used the X-248 which enabled the Vanguard to launch more massive payloads.
The X-248 was used as the second stage of some early Thor flights. These vehicles were designated "Thor-Burner".
Altairs were used as the third stage of early
Delta rockets
.
The fourth stage of the
Scout
rocket also used the "Altair" stage.
Altair 2
The Altair 2 (X-258) Thiokol solid rocket engine first flew in 1963 and was the kick stage motor for Delta D, Scout A, Scout X-4, and Orbiting Vehicle[2] satellites. It was retired in 1973.[3]
See also
References
- ISBN 0813127211.
- ^ Heyman, Jos (2005-04-12). "OV". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles. Designation Systems. Retrieved 2009-05-17.
- ^ Wade, Mark. "Altair 2". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016. Retrieved 19 Nov 2019.
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