Summary
Canopus 2 was a single stage, sub-orbital sounding rocket that was built by Argentina.[1]
A first version, Canopus 1, was tested between 1966 and 1967.[1] Canopus 1 was also used as the first stage of the Rigel sounding rocket between 1969 and 1973.[2]
Canopus 2 was introduced in 1969.[1] There were a total of three launches during 1969 from CELPA Chamical with no failures.[1] The launch apogee was 150 kilometres in altitude. The vehicle had a length of 4 metres and launch mass of 300 kilograms. It was capable of lifting a 50 kg payload to an altitude of 100 km,[3] and on some flights had an apogee of 150 kilometres.
Canopus 2 was also used for both stages of Castor A and the second stage of Tauro sounding rocket.[4][5]
Launches edit
Canopus 2 was launched three times from CELPA:[6]
| Date | Mission Type | Nation | Apogee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 April 16 | Test mission | Argentina | 150 km (90 mi) |
| 1969 October 23 | Test mission | Argentina | 150 km (90 mi) |
| 1969 December 23 | Test / biology mission | Argentina | 150 km (90 mi) |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Canopus". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Rigel". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "NTI: Country Overviews: Argentina: Missile Chronology". 2006-02-19. Archived from the original on 2006-02-19. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Castor". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Tauro". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Rigel". 2016-12-28. Archived from the original on 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2023-10-09.