Canopus 2 was a single stage,

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that was built by

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Canopus 1

A first version, Canopus 1, was tested between 1966 and 1967. Canopus 1 was also used as the first stage of the

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sounding rocket between 1969 and 1973.

Launches

Canopus 1 was launched two times from CELPA Chamical:

Canopus 2

Canopus 2 was introduced in 1969. There were a total of three launches during 1969 from CELPA Chamical and CELPA Mar Chiquita with no failures. Another launch happened in 1971 from CELPA Chamical. 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, and on some flights had an apogee of 150 kilometres. Canopus 2 was also used for both stages of Castor A and the second stage of Tauro sounding rocket.

Launches

Canopus 2 was launched four times:

References

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