Nike-Apache

The Nike Apache was a two-stage sounding rocket used by NASA to loft instruments into the upper atmosphere. The Nike Apache was launched 636 times between 1961 and 1978. It was a popular rocket due to its low cost (US$6000) and ability to be fired from many locales. The Nike-Apache configuration was also used by one variation of the MQR-13 BMTS target rocket.

Nike-Apache

The Nike Apache was a two-stage sounding rocket used by NASA to loft instruments into the upper atmosphere. The Nike Apache was launched 636 times between 1961 and 1978. It was a popular rocket due to its low cost (US$6000) and ability to be fired from many locales. The Nike-Apache configuration was also used by one variation of the MQR-13 BMTS target rocket.