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Record 1 1981-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The two upper stages then coast to 88.5 km altitude, when the third stage engine ignites; its 1.1 tonne propellant charge burns for 46 seconds, after which the rocket will be at a height of 142.6 km. Another coast phase follows, to 300 km, which is the orbital perigee altitude.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Les deux étages supérieurs poursuivent alors une trajectoire balistique jusqu'à l'altitude de 88.5 km, puis le troisième étage s'allume et brûle en 46 s ses 1100 kg de propergol, ce qui amène l'engin à 142.6 km d'altitude. Une nouvelle phase balistique le conduit jusqu'à l'altitude de 300 km, qui est celle du périgée.

Spanish

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