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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Black Arrow - Black Arrow 2

Launcher name	Black Arrow 2
Launcher status	Concept
First launch	2025
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2023
Launch cost	$6.3M
Cost per kg	12600 $/kg
Performance	500 kg
Launch type	Sea (Platform)
Propellant type	Liquid, LNG
Reusability	Not planned
Comment	Only a few employees on LinkedIn. Second stage engine test shared on July 2023. Posts on LinkedIn as of May 2025, but no indication that the orbital launch is near. Marking as Concept due to limited traction.
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Company	Black Arrow
Previous names	Horizon Space Tech
Oneliner	Unique launch services tailored to customer requirements from Anywhere to Everywhere.
Country	UK
Established	2014
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Last modified: 2025-05-04

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