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Sounding Rockets:
Sounding rockets are effective, low cost, research tools used for direct atmospheric measurements and for a variety of experiments in space science, applications, and technology. They also flight test materials, instruments, and experiments for future space missions. Every year, NASA launches approximately 50 sounding rockets. Their payloads range from 5 to 1,100 kg and can be launched to heights of up to 1,500 km. |