This multi-stage research missile was used to simulate the trajectories
of
intercontinental missiles in firings from Green River, Utah to White
Sands. During
a nine year period, 141 Athenas were launched to test re-entry vehicles
and study
their behavior.
U.S. Air Force
Dimensions
Length: 50 feet
Diameter: 31 inches
Weight: 16,000 pounds
Propellant: Solid
Range: 450 miles
First Firing: 1964