Black Arrow | X-2

Failure

Black Arrow | X-2

Uninstrumented spherical satellite meant to enable atmospheric density measurements by observing its orbital decay. It was destroyed in the failure of the first Black Arrow orbital launch failure.

Mission type: Test Flight · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Black Arrow · Provider: Royal Aircraft Establishment

Launch pad

Launch Area 5B, RAAF Woomera Range Complex · View on map (opens in new tab)