Space Secrets: New Rocket To Seek New Cosmic Data
Space Secrets: New Rocket To Seek New Cosmic Data
At testing grounds in Virginia, the Terrapin is unveiled - smaller than other rockets, only 15 feet long and 220 pounds. But it can soar to 80 miles at peak velocity of 3800 mph! simple to launch and cheap to build, it will gather cosmic data to speed the space satellite. Establishing shot - Four men are carrying this rocket that almost looks like a toy compared to today's standards of a rocket. MCUS - Two of the men mount the top piece to the rocket to the other. MS - The men put the rocket on a small launching pad. MLS - The Terrapin Rocket goes off heading for outer space. MS - MLS - the Terrapin Rocket gets smaller and smaller as it goes higher and higher. LL - All you see is the smoke trail left by the Terrapin Rocket as it disappears into space.