Retired· Royal Aircraft Establishment

Black Arrow

Black Arrow was a British satellite carrier rocket. Developed during the 1960s, it was used for four launches between 1969 and 1971.

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Launches

since Jun 1969

Success rate

50%

1 of 2 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 13 m
Diameter: 2 m
Liftoff mass: 18 t
Liftoff thrust: 256 kN
To low Earth orbit: 135 kg
Stages: 3
First flight: June 27, 1969
Manufacturer: Royal Aircraft Establishment

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