More about rockets
When you send instruments into space with a rocket, you usually
use two rockets. This is because in this way you can get information
from a larger area. You send the first rocket to a certain height and
the other one a bit higher. The rocket going highest can not carry as
many instruments, as it needs more room for the fuel.
Pictures: SAAB SPACE
Picture 1. Shows a rocket used for sending a payload to space.
The payload was named Aureld Vip-High and was one of two Aureld Vip
payloads launched from Esrange in late 1986.
Picture 2. Shows the two payloads when they are ready to be put
together with the engines.
Picture 3. Shows how the payload can be brought back after a
sucessful launch. (The picture is from a different launch.)
Picture 4. Shows what Aureld Vip-High looked like after
recovery.
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