Trailblazer Pellet
Nike Cajun
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission
Trailblazer Pellet
- Type: Materials Science
- Orbit: Suborbital
Suborbital launch to test re-entry systems. Reached an apogee of 280 km.
Location
Unknown Pad
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Rocket
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun
The Nike-Cajun was a two-stage sounding rocket built by combining a Nike base stage with a Cajun upper stage. It was launched 714 times between 1956 and 1976 and was the most frequently used sounding rocket of the western world.
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun rocket launched from Unknown Pad at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA. Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
What rocket was used for the Trailblazer Pellet mission?
The Trailblazer Pellet mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun rocket. The Nike-Cajun was a two-stage sounding rocket built by combining a Nike base stage with a Cajun upper stage. It was launched 714 times between 1956 and 1976 and was the most frequently used sounding rocket of the western world. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun Trailblazer Pellet launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nike Cajun launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Trailblazer Pellet mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.