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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.

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Aliases
Jupiter-C Round 27Jupiter-C RTV-1
Name
Jupiter-C RS-27
Slug
jupiter-c-rs-27
Status
retired

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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.
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:44:04 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:44:04 PM

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First Flight Date
1956-09-20
Last Flight Date
1956-09-20
Serial Number
RS-27
Vehicle Code
RS-27