Cumulus (rocket)

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Cumulus rocket in the Hermann Oberth Museum Feucht

Cumulus is the name of a rocket from the Hermann Oberth Society. The first launch took place on December 20, 1960 in the mudflats off Cuxhaven . A “cumulus” rocket is exhibited in the Hermann Oberth Space Museum in Feucht .

Technical specifications

  • Diameter: 15 cm
  • Length: 3 m
  • Start thrust : 5 kN
  • Summit height: 20 km
  • Payload: 5 kg (for 20 km summit height)
  • Takeoff weight: 60 kg
  • Empty weight: 28 kg

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