Rigel is an Argentinian sounding rocket. [1] [2] [3] The double stage Rigel (first stage Canopus 1, second stage Orion-2) was launched seven times between 1969 and 1973. [1] [2] [4] The Rigel rocket has a maximum altitude of 310 km, a launch mass of 300 kg, a diameter of 0.228 metres and a length of 6.30 metres. [2]
Rigel was launched seven times from CELPA between 1969 and 1973. [4]
Date | Mission Type | Apogee |
---|---|---|
1969 September 12 | Test mission | 250 km (150 mi) |
1969 December 22 | Test mission | 250 km (150 mi) |
1972 November 2 | MPE Barium release, EXP 63 Aeronomy / ionosphere mission | 240 km (140 mi) |
1972 November 4 | MPE Barium release, EXP 64 Aeronomy / ionosphere mission | 252 km (156 mi) |
1972 November 11 | MPE Barium release, EXP 65 Ionosphere mission | 260 km (160 mi) |
1973 November 18 | Ionosphere mission | 250 km (150 mi) |
1973 November 19 | Ionosphere mission | 260 km (160 mi) |