Aigle (rocket)
Aigle (French for eagle) was a French experimental rocket launched several times between 1960 and 1964 from CIEES Hammaguira. Two versions where developed: the VE 10 and the VE 10A.[1][2][3]
The VE 10 was fin-stabilized and propelled by a Stromboli SEPR 737 with 984 kilograms of Plastolite solid fuel.[2] Measuring 55 cm in diameter, it could propel 360 kilograms of payload to an altitude of up to 6 kilometers. It was launched four times between 1960 and 1961.[2]
The VE 10A used an updated version of the Stromboli booster.[3] It was launched two times between 1963 and 1964.[3]
With the addition of an extra booster, the Aigle it became the Éridan rocket.
Launches
[edit]The Aigle was launched six times between 1960 and 1964 from CIEES Hammaguira.[1][2][3]
| Date | Version | Pad |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 December 17 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1960 December 19 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1961 March 16 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1961 March 21 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1963 March 5 | VE 10A | Hammaguira Brigitte |
| 1964 November 2 | VE 10A | Hammaguira Brigitte |
References
[edit]- Horace Jacobs; Eunice Engelke Whitney (9 November 2013). Missile and Space Projects Guide 1962. Springer. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-4899-6427-4.
- ^ a b "Aigle (VE-10)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ a b c d "VE10 Aigle". www.astronautix.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ a b c d "VE10A Aigle". www.astronautix.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.