Cajun (rocket)
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NASA/Thiokol |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Size | |
| Height | 2.64 metres (8.66 ft) |
| Diameter | 200 millimetres (8 in) |
| Mass | 75 kilograms (166 lb) |
| Stages | One |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Retired |
| Launch sites | Wallops Island, Churchill, Eglin AFB, others |
| Total launches | 802 |
| Failure(s) | 33 |
| First flight | June 20, 1956 |
| Last flight | October 6, 1976 |
The Cajun was an American sounding rocket developed during the 1950s. It was extensively used for scientific experiments by NASA and the United States military between 1956 and 1976.