Whether studying the upper atmosphere or conducting micro-gravity research, the Black Brant is the most reliable, cost-effective and readily available sounding rocket to carry experiments to the fringes of space.
Bristol Aerospace produces the Black Brant in large enough quantities to keep the cost reasonable. The Black Brant is more cost-effective than any other sounding rocket of comparable performance.
Bristol's propellant plant is located just north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Specifications
Length: 11.28 m (37')
Weight: 1,398 kg (3,082 lbs)
Payload: 38 kg (84 lbs)
Max. Altitude: 1,062 km (660 miles)
Max. Speed: 14,045 km/h (12,800 ft/sec)
Flight Time: 17 minutes
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Tales from the sky
The Black Brant Rocket was designed and manufactured by Bristol Aerospace of Winnipeg. The first flight took place in July 1964 from Fort Churchill, Manitoba.
Since then, more than 700 Black Brants have been launched, with a combined vehicle/payload success rate of 90%.
