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Black Arrow | Prospero
Black Arrow | Prospero launched on Thu, Oct 28, 1971, 04:09 AM UTC — a Royal Aircraft Establishment mission.
Launch SuccessfulRoyal Aircraft Establishment
Lifted offNET Oct 1971
NET Thu, Oct 28, 1971, 04:09 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Black ArrowVehicle
Royal Aircraft EstablishmentProvider
Launch Area 5BPad
RAAF Woomera Range ComplexLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Black Arrow to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Black Arrow ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Prospero
British scientific satellite used to demonstrate technologies needed for communication satellites.
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What time does Black Arrow | Prospero launch?
Black Arrow | Prospero is scheduled to lift off Thu, Oct 28, 1971, 04:09 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Black Arrow | Prospero?
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Who is launching Black Arrow | Prospero?
Black Arrow | Prospero is an Royal Aircraft Establishment mission flying on a Black Arrow.
Where does Black Arrow | Prospero launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 5B, RAAF Woomera Range Complex.