The NOTS-EV-1 Pilot also known as NOTSNIK was an expendable launch system and anti-satellite weapon developed by the United States Navy United States Naval Ordnance Test Station (NOTS). Ten were launched during July and August 1958 all of which failed. It was the first air-launched rocket to be used for an orbital launch attempt however none were recorded as having reached orbit.
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