Status
Launch Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Description
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.
Details
Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Wed, Sep 2, 1970, 24:34
Weather
Pro