Terrier Malemute
The Terrier Malemute is a two-stage American sounding rocket typically used for smaller payloads (less than 180 kg [400 lb]).[1] Both the Terrier first stage and the Malemute second stage use solid fuel. The Terrier burns for approximately 5.2 seconds, and the Malemute burns for approximately 21.5 seconds. Apogee is approximately 400 km (220 nmi) for a 500 lbm payload or 700 km (380 nmi) for a 91 kg (201 lb) payload.[2]
A version with an Improved Malemute upper stage, the Terrier Improved Malemute, has made two successful test flights[3] and one failed attempt.[4] Additionally, two of these rockets were successfully used in the ATREX upper atmospheric study.[5] As of May 2013 this rocket is being used in the Equatorial Vortex Experiment at Marshall Islands.
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