PGM-19 Jupiter Rocket - US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL
N 34° 42.627 W 086° 39.254
16S E 531662 N 3840988
A PGM-19 Jupiter Rocket on static display outside of the Main Exhibit Building at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville AL
Waymark Code: WMWXVD
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2017
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There are dozens of rockets, missiles, missile launchers, and other aircraft on static display outside of the Main Exhibit Building at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.
The waymarked PGM-19 Jupiter rocket is located near the Juno I rocket.
An interpretive sign reads as follows:
"US ARMY PGM-19 JUPITER
America’s first intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM), the Jupiter rocket was an outgrowth of Redstone rocket technology. It was developed at Redstone Arsenal under the technical guidance of German rocket engineers. First test launched in March, 1957, the Jupiter was delivered to the US Air Force in August, 1958 and played an important role in preserving peace.
In addition to testing nosecone materials, the Jupiter launched 2 monkeynauts – Able and Baker - into space in May, 1959. Achieving an altitude of 480km (300 mi), Able and Baker with the first living creatures to be launched into space and successfully recovered, helping pave the way for humans. After her retirement from the space program, Miss Baker lived out her years here at the US Space and Rocket Center.
Length: 60 ft
Diameter: 8.8 ft
Weight: 108,804 lbs
Thrust: 150,000 lbs
Velocity 11,455 mph
Range: 1770 mi
Propellants: Liquid oxygen and kerosene
Contractors:
Chrysler Corporation (fuselage)
Rocketdyne Div., North American Aviation"
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): PGM-19 Jupiter Rocket
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville AL
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed
Other Information:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.