Cajun (rocket)
The Cajun was an American sounding rocket developed during the 1950s. It was extensively used for scientific experiments by NASA and the United States military between 1956 and 1976.
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NASA/Thiokol |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Size | |
| Height | 2.64 metres (8.66 ft) |
| Diameter | 200 millimetres (8 in) |
| Mass | 75 kilograms (166 lb) |
| Stages | One |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Retired |
| Launch sites | Wallops Island, Churchill, Eglin AFB, others |
| Total launches | 802 |
| Failure(s) | 33 |
| First flight | June 20, 1956 |
| Last flight | October 6, 1976 |
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