| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| Launch vehicle. | Black Arrow R3. |
| Launch date. | 28 October 1971. |
| Launch site. | Woomera LA-5B. |
| Ceased operations. | 1996. |
| Owner(s). | RAE. |
| Major contractor(s) | BAC and Marconi. |
| Is it still in orbit. | Yes as of 2014 and will not come down until at least 2070. |
| Nationality(s). | British (American rocket and Aussie launch site). |
| Launch mass. | 66 kilograms (146 lb). |
| Satellite type. | Technology Testing. |
| Links. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospero_(satellite). |
Flight spare of the Prospero satellite in Science Museum, London.
- Also see: Space satellites.