Daniel (rocket)
Template:Infobox rocket Daniel (OPD-220-ADX) is the designation for a French experimental rocket, a precursor to the Israeli Jericho ballistic missile.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
DescriptionEdit
It consisted of 3 stages: a SPRAN-50 first stage, a Jericho second stage and a Mélanie third stage.<ref name="Rothmund2010">Template:Cite book</ref> Daniel was capable of reaching a maximum altitude of 130 km and had a takeoff weight of 1000 kg, a diameter of 0.40 m and a length of 8.40 m<ref name=":0" />
LaunchesEdit
Daniel was launched three times between 1959 and 1961 by ONERA from Centre d'Essais et de Recherches d'Engins Speciaux - Ile de Levant.<ref name=":2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":1" />
| Date | Mission | Apogee |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 January 27 | Atmosphere radioactivity | 127 km (78 mi) |
| 1961 October 5 | Test / aeronomy mission | 130 km (80 mi) |
| 1961 October 9 | Test / aeronomy mission | 130 km (80 mi) |