Juno II (Army Ballistic Missile Agency)
The Juno II is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Army Ballistic Missile Agency. It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/06/1958.
Juno II was an American space launch vehicle used during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It was derived from the Jupiter missile, which was used as the first stage.
Juno II Specifications
| Length | 24 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.67 m |
| Stages | 3-4 |
| Launch Mass | 55 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 654 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 41 kg |
Juno II Launch Record
| Total Launches | 10 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 5 |
| Failed Launches | 5 |
Manufacturer
Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA)
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency was formed to develop the U.S. Army's first large ballistic missile. The agency was established at Redstone Arsenal on 1 February 1956, and commanded by Major General John B. Medaris with Wernher von Braun as technical director.