With nearly 100 years of involvement in spaceflight, Britain has a rich history that is often overlooked in favour of space programs from around the world. In this series, I delve deep into this fascinating saga, replete with triumph and tragedy, to tell the full story. This is the history of Britain in space, told like never before.

In this episode, we chart the rise, fall and legacy of an often overlooked chapter in British rocketry of the 1960s. From it's beginnings as a nuclear deterrent to the backbone of Europa, ESA and Ariane rockets, this is the story of the Blue Streak.

TIMESTAMPS

Intro 00:00 - 01:30

Genesis of Ambition 01:30 - 03:25

Engineering Masterminds 03:25 - 06:56

Powerful Propulsion & Testing 06:56 - 09:14

To Earth Orbit & Beyond 09:14 - 12:21

Britain's Apollo 12:21 - 14:02

Problems, Politics & a Project Shift 14:02 - 17:04

Enter the Black Prince 17:05 - 19:04

First Flights and Europa 19:05 - 25:01

An Enduring Legacy 25:02 - 30:33

Credits 30:33 - 31:20

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