Nike Javelin

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Nike Javelin is the designation of an American two stage sounding rocket. The Nike Javelin was launched 34 times between 1964 and 1978. The maximum flight altitude of the Nike Javelin was 130 km, the takeoff thrust 217 kN, takeoff weight 900 kg, diameter 0.42 m and length 8.20 m.

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