Orba (X-2), R-2 Instrument Package

The launch of Royal Aircraft Establishment Black Arrow took place on 2 Sep 1970, launching the Orba (X-2), R-2 Instrument Package mission. The launch site was Woomera, South Australia, Australia. The payload should have been deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

2 Sep 1970

12:34 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

Royal Aircraft Establishment

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Woomera

South Australia, Australia

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Black Arrow

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

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