CARGO ROCKET

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03624A000900010048-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 7, 2013
• Sequence Number: 48
• Publication Date: July 24, 1956
• Content Type: MEMO

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I. TSS/Z1) ic presently engaged. in the development of an &1 pXaatic
four inch leaflet rocket capable of a MaXISDIIM range of 3000 meters It has
ioccurred to individuals in this 41.Ariai021 that a rocket capable a carrying
a payload of approximately 20 ounces could be useful for transporting items
Over denied areas such as black borders.
The following paragraphs are presented as an indication of IJbOt MAD
feels is feasible in a long range missile, one capable of carrying a load
of approximately twenty ounces.
3. The rocket would have a burning time of 0.5 seconds and 'would
then be carried through its trajectory by montentum. This means that there
would be no visible trail in the sky during the day caused by smoke, nor
any trail of light at night. It is anticipated that messages, currency, and
other objects not exceeding the design payload. of 20 ounces, could be carried.
The rocket would be capable of being initiated by any of several standard
Agency time delays. It is anticipated that the cost of such a rocket,
exclusive of the electronic maratus,- would. be $30.00. The transisterized
oscillator would cost an additional *30.00. The receiver, which could be
repeatedly used, would cost $100.00. There is a chance that the oseillatbr
could be used more than once.
4, It Would be appreciated it your office could determine
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