Sparta (rocket)
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Sparta was the name of a rocket, consisting of a Redstone-rocket as first stage, an Antares as second and a BE-3 as third stage. The Sparta was launched in 1966/67 from Woomera, South Australia for reentry-tests and for launching Wresat on November 29, 1967.
- Apogee: 1100 km
- Liftoff Thrust: 357 kN
- Total Mass: 30,000 kg
- Diameter: 1.78 m
- Length: 21.80 m
