Recovered Black Knight engine nozzle

Recovered Black Knight engine nozzle

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1974-287
type:
nozzle
credit:
Royal Aircraft Establishment

Parts

Recovered Black Knight engine nozzle

Recovered Black Knight engine nozzle

An original engine nozzle recovered post-launch from a Black Knight rocket. Black Arrow rockets were built by the UK for the Blue Streak missile programme and subsequently evolved into the Black Arrow space launch vehicle.

Measurements:
overall: 21.4 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1974-287/1
type:
unmanned spacecraft
Canvas bag

Canvas bag

White/cream coloured stiff canvas bag related to the Black Knight engine nozzle. Includes black lettering "Return to ..."

Object Number:
1974-287/2
type:
unmanned spacecraft
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