Engineering:Canopus 2
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Short description: Argentine sub-orbital sounding rocket
Canopus 2 was a single stage, sub-orbital sounding rocket that was built by Argentina .[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,[2] and on some flights had an apogee of 150 kilometres.
Canopus was also used as the first stage of the Rigel sounding rocket between 1969 and 1973.
Launches
Canopus 2 was launched three times from CELPA:[3]
| 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) |
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