Launch time2 Sep 197000:34 UTC
failure
Orbit: LEO
Serial number: R2
Britain's first attempt to launch a satellite. The launch failed due to a leak in the second stage oxidiser pressurisation system, which caused it to cut out early.
Rocket Black Arrow
launched from Woomera, LA-5BAustralia
Payloads
| Name | Purpose | Mass | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orba | satellite | - | - |