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Chrysler Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)
Chrysler Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) launched on a test flight from Cape Canaveral on 27 February 1959. Date: 1959
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1959 Ballistic Ballistics Canaveral Cape Chrysler Intermediate Irbm Jupiter Launched Missile Missiles Range Rocket Rockets Test
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In this historic photograph, the Chrysler Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) is seen ascending into the Florida sky following its successful test launch from Cape Canaveral on February 27, 1959. The Chrysler Jupiter was a crucial development in the United States' Cold War arsenal, representing a significant advancement in ballistic missile technology. The Jupiter missile was a two-stage, liquid-fueled rocket with a range of approximately 1,500 miles. Its first stage was powered by a Rocketdyne LR87-NA-3 engine, while the second stage utilized a Rocketdyne LR101-W-1 engine. The missile was designed to carry a single nuclear warhead and could be launched from both land and submarine platforms. The launch of the Chrysler Jupiter marked a major milestone in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The successful test flight demonstrated the United States' ability to develop and deploy a reliable IRBM, providing a deterrent against Soviet aggression. The Jupiter missile was eventually deployed in Turkey and Italy as part of the NATO defense system. The Chrysler Jupiter program was a collaborative effort between the United States Army and the Chrysler Corporation. The missile was manufactured at the Chrysler Missile Plant in Michigan. The successful test launch on February 27, 1959, was the result of years of research, development, and engineering innovation. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of missile technology and the Cold War era.
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