Black Arrow Space Technologies

Black Arrow Space Technologies, founded in 2017 in Swindon, UK, is building a new orbital launch ecosystem centered on seaborne launch platforms. The company is developing modern small launch vehicles and a unique fleet of ship-based spaceports, enabling satellites to be launched to orbit from international waters. This seaborne approach allows flexible launch locations and aims to open access to space for countries without their own launch sites. Black Arrow focuses on sustainable launch operations, employing reusable rocket technology and cleaner propellants to reduce environmental impact. The startup plans to conduct its initial test launches in the mid-2020s, targeting payloads up to ~500 kg to Low Earth Orbit.