Smithsonian Report. 1961. — Yeager 



Plate 1 



Launching Solid Propellant Rockets From the Sea 

 Handling and logistics requirements for such rockets are simple and inexpensive, and 

 mobility is unlimited over the surfaces of the oceans. Furthermore, the launching pad 

 environment costs nothing, cannot be destroyed, and hides the missile firing apparatus 

 from would-be attackers. 



