UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • Black Arrow second stage.jpg

    A photograph of the Black Arrow R4 vehicle's second stage, as photographed in the London Science Museum. It shows clearly the vehicle's Gamma-304 Type 2 Engine, along with the bright red payload faring.
  • First Stage photo.jpg

    A view of the Black Arrow R4 vehicle on display at the London Science Museum, including the Gamma-304 Type 8 engine that powered it.
  • X4 Satellite.jpg

    The backup satellite of the Prospero vehicle that R3 launched, slated for launch aboard R4 before it was scrapped and eventually hung in the London Science Museum as a partner to the R4.
  • Waxwing & PLF.jpg

    A photograph of the Waxwing SRM (solid rocket motor) used as the 3rd stage on the Black Arrow rocket. Hung in the London Science Museum as it would appear moments after separating from the second stage.
  • R3 Engine Shot.jpg

    Photograph of the R3 rocket's first stage (taken at FAST), specifically focusing on the engines. Shows the crushed Gamma-304-8 engine along with the first-stage HTP tank.
  • R3 Tank Shot.jpg

    A photograph taken from inside the cut made in the R3 vehicle's first stage HTP tank. It shows the bottom of the LOX tank along with the top portion of the HTP tank (left) and the rest of the interior of the HTP tank (right).
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