ELDO (European Launcher Development Organisation) was established to provide a European satellite launch facility. ELDO members were Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Australia. The design was for a three stage rocket named after the Greek god Europa. Of the eleven planned launches ten actually took place. 

The Europa-1 rocket measured some 31.7 m in length and weighed in at over 110 tons, able to carry a payload of 10001200 kg into a 500 km orbit. With Britains Blue Streak forming the first stage, Coralie made by the French formed the second and with the final stage provided by Germany.


If you have any questions, IM Skipper Abel or visit Spaceport UK for a test launch in Second Life and please see accompanying CC licence, enjoy.


