Jupiter-C RS-27
Jupiter-C RS-27 flew the program's first long-range reentry-test mission on 20 September 1956. Its upper-stage cluster carried an inert final stage and dummy payload to an altitude of about 682 miles, deliberately stopping short of orbital velocity while demonstrating the composite vehicle.
Identity
- Aliases
- Jupiter-C Round 27Jupiter-C RTV-1
- Name
- Jupiter-C RS-27
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Jupiter-C RS-27 flew the program's first long-range reentry-test mission on 20 September 1956. Its upper-stage cluster carried an inert final stage and dummy payload to an altitude of about 682 miles, deliberately stopping short of orbital velocity while demonstrating the composite vehicle.
- First Flight Date
- 1956-09-20
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:44:04 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:44:04 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1956-09-20
- Search Name
- Jupiter-C RS-27 Jupiter-C Round 27 Jupiter-C RTV-1
- Serial Number
- RS-27
- Vehicle Code
- RS-27