Nike Nike was the designation of a two to four stage American

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consisting of two

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stages and optional upper stages. These include the

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M5E1, M6, and X-220 solid rocket engines, the

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'HPAG' solid rocket engine, and the

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T-40, T-55, and 1.5KS35000 solid rocket engines. Nike Nike had a payload capacity of 70kg to a 352 km altitude, and was used 19 times between 1956 and 1979. Specifications: * Diameter: 0.42m (1.37ft) * Height: 11.90m (39.00ft) * Span: 1.80m (5.90ft) * Gross mass: 1,392kg (3,068 lb) * Thrust: 217 kN (48,783 lbf)

Launches

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