October 28, 1971 4:09 am
Prospero
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Black Arrow
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
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British scientific satellite used to demonstrate technologies needed for communication satellites.
Launch Overview
Window Open
04:09 UTC
Window Close
04:09 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 28, 1971 · 04:09 UTC
Launch Facility
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
Launch Pad
Launch Area 5B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Payload
Prospero
Rocket
Black Arrow
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
British scientific satellite used to demonstrate technologies needed for communication satellites.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Launch Area 5B
Launch Overview
Window Open
04:09 UTC
Window Close
04:09 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 28, 1971 · 04:09 UTC
Launch Facility
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
Launch Pad
Launch Area 5B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Payload
Prospero
Rocket
Black Arrow
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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