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TV-1 (Viking 14) |
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History The Vanguard TV-1 was a two-stage test vehicle . The first stage was the Martin Viking type II slightly modified for the Vanguard program. The second stage was a prototype solid propellant Vanguard third stage, built by Grand Central. The second-stage payload was an instrumented nose cone. Primary goal was flight testing the third-stage for spin-up, separation, ignition, and propulsion performance. The secondary goal was for further evaluation of ground handling procedures, techniques and equipment, and in-flight vehicle instrumentation and equipment. The flight was successful: flight operation and performance of all powerplant systems were very good. The vehicle was properly controlled throughout flight to an altitude of 12l miles and a range of 451 miles. If you have comments for these kits contact: Joy Cohn - papercut@realityresource.com Niels Jahn Knudsen - [email protected] Sources: Beggs aerospace - The viking rocket http://www.spaceline.org/news/year01/m0210s.html Books and articles: Rockets of the world by Peter Alway, Space Frontier Vol. 2 Number 5 - Vanguard - The Early Years
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