Chrysler

SPARTA

SPARTA

Retired

Overview

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The Sparta was a three-stage rocket that launched Australia's first Earth satellite, WRESAT, on 29 November 1967.

Manufacturer

Chrysler

Variant

N/A

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

November 28, 1966

Technical Specifications

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21.8 m

Length

1.78 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

416 kN

Liftoff Thrust

45 kg

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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1

Total Launches

1

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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