Black Arrow
British small-lift orbital rocket
Black Arrow put a UK satellite in orbit in October 1971 — and then the British government cancelled the programme the same year. That makes the UK the only country to give up orbital capability it had already proven.
Service 1969–1971
1969 first flight 1971 last flight
- launches
- 4
- success · 2/4
- 50%
Full launch history
Oct 28, 1971 | Prospero UK • Black Arrow |
Sep 2, 1970Failure | Orba UK • Black Arrow |
Mar 4, 1970 | Suborbital test UK • Black Arrow |
Jun 28, 1969Failure | Suborbital test UK • Black Arrow |