UK Rocket History

Britain is believed to be at the beginning of a new space age. From the late 1940’s until the early 1970’s Britain remained at the forefront of rocket technology. The three builds of RTV1, Skua and Petrel werehighly successful examples of the research vehicles devloped during the period.All three builds are now available for download ar openworldz

 

ELDO (European Launcher Development Organisation) was established to provide a European satellite launch facility. ELDO members were Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Australia. The design was for a three stage rocket named after the Greek god Europa. Of the eleven planned launches ten actually took place.
The Europa-1 rocket measured some 31.7 m in length and weighed in at over 110 tons, able to carry a payload of 1000–1200 kg into a 500 km orbit. With Britain’s Blue Streak forming the first stage, Coralie made by the French formed the second and with the final stage provided by Germany.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, IM Skipper Abel or visit Spaceport UK for a test launch in Second Life enjoy.