Code One Magazine: The X Planes, X-42

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X-42
Mission: The X-42, referred to as the Pop-Up Upper Stage, is an experimental, expendable liquid-fueled upper stage rocket designed to boost 2,000- to 4,000-pound payloads into low earth orbit. The purpose is to expand the utility of advanced military spacecraft. Propulsion system details are unknown.

Manufacturer: unknown
Number Built: unknown
Sponsor: USAF
Fastest Flight: unknown
Highest Flight: unknown
First Flight: unknown
Last Flight: NA
Total Flights: NA
Length: unknown
Wingspan: unknown
Height: unknown
Gross Weight: unknown

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