Aigle (rocket)
Aigle (French for eagle) was a French experimental rocket launched several times between 1960 and 1964 from CIEES Hammaguira. Two versions where developed: the VE 10 and the VE 10A.<ref name=":2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The VE 10 was fin-stabilized and propelled by a Stromboli SEPR 737 with 984 kilograms of Plastolite solid fuel.<ref name=":0" /> Measuring 55 cm in diameter, it could propel 360 kilograms of payload to an altitude of up to 6 kilometers. It was launched four times between 1960 and 1961.<ref name=":0" />
The VE 10A used an updated version of the Stromboli booster.<ref name=":1" /> It was launched two times between 1963 and 1964.<ref name=":1" />
With the addition of an extra booster, the Aigle it became the Éridan rocket.
Launches
The Aigle was launched six times between 1960 and 1964 from CIEES Hammaguira.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
| Date | Version | Pad |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 December 17 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1960 December 19 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1961 March 16 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1961 March 21 | VE 10 | Hammaguira Bacchus |
| 1963 March 5 | VE 10A | Hammaguira Brigitte |
| 1964 November 2 | VE 10A | Hammaguira Brigitte |
References
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