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This "Bumper" rocket leaves its launching platform vertically and is aimed approximately 10 degrees away from the impact point to counteract the rotation of the earth. The two-staged rocket, part of the GE's rocket development program for the Army Ordnance Department, consist of a German V-2 with an American built "Wac Corporal" n its nose. At an altitude of approximately 20 miles, the nose unit is fired. It has reached a record breaking altitude of 250 miles
General Electric Company1951-05-24
Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States
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- Title: This "Bumper" rocket leaves its launching platform vertically and is aimed approximately 10 degrees away from the impact point to counteract the rotation of the earth. The two-staged rocket, part of the GE's rocket development program for the Army Ordnance Department, consist of a German V-2 with an American built "Wac Corporal" n its nose. At an altitude of approximately 20 miles, the nose unit is fired. It has reached a record breaking altitude of 250 miles
- Creator: General Electric Company
- Date Created: 1951-05-24
- Location: White Sands - New Mexico
- Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
- Original Language: English
- Subject Keywords: Rockets; Launchings; General Electric Company. Aerospace Group; White Sands Missile Range (N.M.);
- Type: Photograph
- Publisher: General Electric Company
- Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.
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