Kookaburra (rocket)

Kookaburra is an Australian sounding rocket used for atmospheric research. It was designed to be relatively inexpensive^[1] It took part in an international experiment in March 1970 with Britain and India to measure ozone levels and atmospheric temperature.^[2] The Kookaburra was launched 33 times in total before being retired in 1976.^[3]

Technical data

Apogee: 75 km
Total Mass: 100 kg
Core Diameter: 0.12 m
Total Length: 3.40 m

References

^ Webb, Willis L., ed. (1969-01-01). Stratospheric Circulation. New York: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/5.9781600864964.0079.0083. ISBN 978-1-56347-871-0.
^ "Upper atmosphere research". www.dst.defence.gov.au. Australian Government Department of Defense. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
^ Wade, Mark. "Kookaburra". astronautix.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

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[1] Webb, Willis L., ed. (1969-01-01). Stratospheric Circulation. New York: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/5.9781600864964.0079.0083. ISBN 978-1-56347-871-0.

[2] "Upper atmosphere research". www.dst.defence.gov.au. Australian Government Department of Defense. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

[3] Wade, Mark. "Kookaburra". astronautix.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

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