• Source: Maxus (rocket)

Maxus is a sounding rocket that are used in the MAXUS microgravity rocket programme, a joint venture between 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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• Maxus (rocket)
• Sounding rocket
• Castor (rocket stage)
• List of rocket launch sites
• Mobile Rocket Base
• Esrange
• Orbital ATK
• Swedish Space Corporation
• Maser (rocket)
• List of rockets launched from Esrange