Mission Parameters
- Mass: unknown kg fueled; unknown kg burnout
- Maximum Altitude: 266,000 feet (50.38 miles)
- Range: unknown
- Burn Time: 83.2 seconds
- Mach: 5.20
- Launch Vehicle: NB-52B Bomber #008
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