Encyclopedia Astronautica
Upstage

Gross mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb).
Height: 5.00 m (16.40 ft).
Diameter: 1.22 m (4.00 ft).

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• Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...

• Upstage-1 Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 6,000 kg. More...