Ruth and Malemute kid watch in silence. Some variants of the spelling should not be confused with "Malamute" or "Malemute". Both the Terrier first stage and the Malemute second stage use solid fuel. Mason's heart stops beating, and Malemute kid races in his sled across the snow. Malemute is the designation of an American sounding rocket. The Terrier burns for approximately 5.2 seconds, and the Malemute burns for approximately 21.5 seconds.