The Loki Rocket

This small rocket was initially designed as an anti-aircraft vehicle but eventually became a research workhorse at White Sands. Until recently, fired daily carrying weather instruments to measure atmospheric conditions over the missile range.


U.S Army

Dimensions
Length: 103 inches
Diameter: 3 inches
Weight: 24 pounds
Altitude: 53 miles
Propellant: Solid
First Firing: 1951

Updated: 5-27-2008

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