Four-stage rocket. First stage approximately 10 feet (3 m) long, gray, made of cluster of four XM-19E1 Recruit motors each 9 inches (23 cm) in diameter. At end of this cluster are four trapezoidal fins and protruding nozzles from motors. Second stage, approximately 10 feet (3 m) long, red, made of a single Recruit motor, with fins and attachments. Third stage, approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) long, yellow, made of cluster of four Arrow II rockets (formerly called the Wasp II or Loki rockets), each 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter. Fourth stage, a single Arrow II motor, yellow, approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) long. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Rockets; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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