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James A. Van Allen journal, December 1954-October 1955
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29 July. Talked with A. L. Pittinger today by phone. He suggested using a small diameter "dart" to house the payload on their new "Ast" rocket. [ Sketch of rocket and "dart".] After burn-out let Part B [the "dart"] come free by drag. Should go to considerably higher altitude by virtue of higher mass/area ratio. This we can calculate !
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29 July. Talked with A. L. Pittinger today by phone. He suggested using a small diameter "dart" to house the payload on their new "Ast" rocket. [ Sketch of rocket and "dart".] After burn-out let Part B [the "dart"] come free by drag. Should go to considerably higher altitude by virtue of higher mass/area ratio. This we can calculate !
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