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James A. Van Allen journal, December 1954-October 1955

Page 86

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(a) 100 pounds payload to ~750,000 feet. (b) Solid fuel (c) Gross initial weight ~ 2300 lbs. (d) Tower launched ~ 60 feet guided run (e) 25 seconds burning time, 3.5 g initial (f) Four fins ~36 inches, center line to outbound edge. (g) 17 inches diameter, ~24 feet overall. (h) Pay-volume [abstract sketch of ~ 6 feet long vehicle]
 
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