[Material relating to UK3 (Ariel 3) Satellite proj
- Made:
- circa 1963-1968
- maker:
- British Aircraft Corporation
Material relating to UK3 (Ariel 3) Satellite project ca.1963-1968 / compiled by F. Patrick Campbell and chiefly produced by British Aircraft Corporation. Comprises papers and articles, promotional material, papers re launch operations, photos, press cuttings, correspondence etc, and locations of other UK3 material. UK3, the first all-British satellite, was launched in 1967. It was renamed Ariel in orbit. The Museum has a 1/4 scale model of the satellite. 2 boxes. Listing available]