Half of Copper Re-Entry Sphere

Half of copper re-entry sphere from the Black Knight program

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Half of copper re-entry sphere from the Black Knight program
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Half of Copper Re-Entry Sphere from the Black Knight program rescued.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1692
Materials:
copper
Measurements:
length 620 mm
width 300 mm
weight 10 kg
type:
rocket

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