Nike-Tomahawk - Greenbelt, MD
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bluesnote
N 38° 59.561 W 076° 50.849
18S E 340000 N 4317588
One of many spacecraft on display at the Goddard Space Flight Visitor Center. This one appears to be an original.
Waymark Code: WMYGHP
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2018
Views: 4
The sign says, "The Nike-Tomahawk's near constant acceleration and adjustable upper stage fins make it a highly versatile member of NASA's sounding rocket fleet. The Nike-Tomahaqk was first launched in 1965."
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Nike Tomahawk
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Goddard Space Flight Center
inside / outside: outside
Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: 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.