Maxus (rocket)
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Maxus is a sounding rocket used in the MAXUS microgravity rocket programme, a joint venture between the Swedish Space Corporation and EADS Astrium Space Transportation used by ESA. It is launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden and provides access to microgravity for up to 14 minutes.
Maxus is a sounding rocket used in the MAXUS microgravity rocket programme, a joint venture between the Swedish Space Corporation and EADS Astrium Space Transportation used by ESA. It is launched from Esrange Space Center in Sweden and provides access to microgravity for up to 14 minutes.
Technical characteristics
Overall length: 15.5 m Overall mass: 12 400 kg Payload mass: approx. 800 kg Max. velocity: 3500 m/s Max. acceleration: 15 g Propellant mass: 10 042 kg Motor burn time: 63 s Microgravity: up to 14 minutes Apogee: > 700 km Thrust (max. in vacuum): 500 kN
Missions
See also
Texus Maser Rexus/Bexus Esrange
References
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