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Launch Vehicles - Aero High


By asri - Posted on 11 September 2009

General Information

Aero High was a sounding rocket used to study the upper atmosphere. Its main purpose was to investigate chemiluminescent reactions. Twenty One (21) launches were made from 1964 to 1972. The program was concluded in 1972. The Aero High was superceeded by the Corella.




Purpose:Atmospheric Research
Period of Use:1964 - 1972
Payload Mass:120 lb
Apogee:200 km

Motor Details

IgnitionMotorImpulseBurn Time
Stage 1T+0Gosling 4100000 lb.sec4.5 s
Stage 2T+14VELA30000 lb.sec5.0 s


Launch Log


Date RecordID LaunchVehicle LaunchArea Apogee Stabilized Purpose
1964:??:??:??"?? ? aerohigh
1964:??:??:??:?? ? aerohigh
1968:11:28:18:51 AH1007 aerohigh
1968:12:12:18:47 AH1005-3 aerohigh LA-2
1968:??:??:??:?? ? aerohigh
1972:??:??:??:?? ? aerohigh