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Black Arrow Rocket: A History of a Satellite Launch Vehicle and Its Engines [Paperback]

Douglas Millard
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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Science Museum (14 Nov 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1900747413
  • ISBN-13: 978-1900747417
  • Product Dimensions: 27.1 x 12.5 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Black Arrow R4 is Britain's only surviving satellite launch vehicle. In 1971, its predecessor, R3, carried out the only launch of a spacecraft by a British vehicle. This book draws on the Science Museum's unique collection of rocket engines and vehicles to tell Black Arrow's story. It traces the evolution of engines from those that boosted German aircraft in the 1930s and 1940s to the Gammas of the Black Knight ballistic research vehicle, from which Black Arrow originated. It relates this technological history to the political climate at the time, both in Britain and abroad, and also to the activities of government research establishments and industry. In doing so, the book outlines how and why Black Arrow was created and later allowed to die. This book will be of interest both to those who wish to know more of the forces that drive space exploration and to those who are interested in Britain's political, military and technological aspirations during the Cold War.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and well presented 21 Aug 2006
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This is an excellent outline to both the history and technology of the British rocket and satellite launcher program of the 50's and 60's. The book is homage to the Black Arrow satellite launcher but also covers unfulfilled concepts for larger launchers. It contains an interesting chronography and description of British rocket engines as well as many illustrations and pictures. The book also includes a brief (and painstakingly even-handed) analysis of the political mismanagement that beset the whole of the British launcher programme. I expect that you will, like me, come away feeling frustrated and saddened regarding how this brilliant and successful avenue of British technology was consigned to the scrap heap. The book is a small yet well presented item and well worth the money. (A bit like Black Arrow itself really!)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Real British History 26 April 2013
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A short but concise history of the 'Black Arrow' - Britains Satellite Launch Vehecle. The book isn't long but is packed with all the pertinent detail & decent illustrations outlining what was done and how it was done. Overall, a good reference book but a longer filled out version is begging to be written!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Specialised, interesting 3 Mar 2013
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Bought for a friend studying this. The price reflected that it seemed to be an old museum publication. Niceley presented, good quality, colour pics.
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