Historical clue formulations

• Tip of a missile — 2018-03-18
• Atlantis section — 2014-10-18
• Payload holder — 2009-10-03
• Front section of a rocket — 2006-07-24
• Heat shield location — 2004-08-21
• Heat shield locale — 2003-12-12
• Missile's payload container — 1997-08-02
• Titan tip — 1994-01-10