ROCKETS & LAUNCH VEHICLES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Black Arrow Black Arrow launches Prospero from Woomera on October 28, 1971 A British three-stage rocket whose development began in 1964 under direction of the Royal Aircraft Establishment. It stood 13 meters high, weighed 18.1 tons at takeoff, and could launch nearly 100 kg into low Earth orbit. Following a failed first attempt at suborbital flight in June 1969, a second launch in March 1970 was successful. In September 1970 Black Arrow’s initial attempt to reach orbit failed following a premature second stage shutdown, and in July 1971 the British government decided to drop the program. However, one further launch took place, in October 1971, which successfully placed the Prospero satellite in orbit. Related categories    • ROCKETS, MISSILES, AND LAUNCH VEHICLES    • BRITAIN IN SPACE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP