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The sign accompanying the Jupiter. It reads

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Jupiter

The Jupiter was the first United States intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). Accomplishments of the 1500-mile range rocket include the successful space excursion of live passengers – monkeys Able and Baker – in May 1959.

    Length: 60 Ft.     Lift-Off Weight: 110,000 Lbs
    Diameter: 8 Ft. 7 In.     Thrust: 150,000 Lbs

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