Launch Overview
Vehicle
Black Arrow
Agency
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Site / Pad
WOO / LA5B
Outcome
Success
Flight
R-3
COSPAR Designator
1971-093
Mission
Prospero (Test Flight)
British scientific satellite used to demonstrate technologies needed for communication satellites.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Black Arrow
Provider
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Agency launches
2 (1 YTD)
Site launches
6 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
2 (1 YTD)