SPARTA
· built by Chrysler
· maiden flight 1966-11-28
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18
The Sparta was a three-stage rocket that launched Australia's first Earth satellite, WRESAT, on 29 November 1967.
Specifications
21.8 mLength
1.78 mDiameter
30 tLaunch mass
3Stages
416 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
45 kgTo LEO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
1Total launches
1Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
1In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Nov 29, 1967 04:49 UTCEarliest tracked
Nov 29, 1967 04:49 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTA | WRESAT | Nov 29, 1967 04:49 UTC | Success |