SPARTA
In-activeChrysler (CHR)
Nov. 28, 1966
Description
The Sparta was a three-stage rocket that launched Australia's first Earth satellite, WRESAT, on 29 November 1967.
Specifications
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Stages
3 -
Length
21.8 m -
Diameter
1.78 m -
Fairing Diameter
1.78 m -
Launch Mass
30.0 T -
Thrust
416.0 kN
Family
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Name
SPARTA -
Family
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Variant
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Alias
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Full Name
SPARTA
Payload Capacity
-
Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
45.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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Chrysler
Commercial
None
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