Kookaburra (rocket)

Kookaburra is an Australian sounding rocket used for atmospheric research. It was designed to be relatively inexpensive^[1] It took part in an international experiment in March 1970 with Britain and India to measure ozone levels and atmospheric temperature.^[2] The Kookaburra was launched 33 times in total before being retired in 1976.^[3]

Technical data

• Apogee: 75 km
• Total Mass: 100 kg
• Core Diameter: 0.12 m
• Total Length: 3.40 m