Aigle (rocket)

SEREB Aigle rockets


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.[1][2][3]

The VE 10 was fin-stabilized and propelled by a Stromboli SEPR 737 with 984 kilograms of Plastolite solid fuel.[2] 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.[2]

The VE 10A used an updated version of the Stromboli booster.[3] It was launched two times between 1963 and 1964.[3]

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.[1][2][3]

Aigle launches
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

  • Horace Jacobs; Eunice Engelke Whitney (9 November 2013). Missile and Space Projects Guide 1962. Springer. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-4899-6427-4.
  1. ^ a b "Aigle (VE-10)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  2. ^ a b c d "VE10 Aigle". www.astronautix.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  3. ^ a b c d "VE10A Aigle". www.astronautix.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.