Mattias Karen Latest articles by Mattias Karen Britain's Skylark Rocket Engine Flies Final Mission By Mattias Karen published 3 May 05 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- The British Skylark rocket engine saw its final launch Monday in northernmost Sweden after rocketing into space more than 400 times over five decades. Missions Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1June's full 'Strawberry Moon' illuminates the night sky next week: Here's how to see it2'Flying Banana' traveling 125 mph fires laser into sky and catches aurora hunters off guard (video)3SpaceX launches Sirius XM radio satellite to orbit, lands rocket on ship at sea (photos)4Saving Gateway, SLS and Orion? Sen. Ted Cruz proposes $10 billion more for NASA's moon and Mars efforts5Best beginner binoculars 2025: Convenient, general use and affordable
Britain's Skylark Rocket Engine Flies Final Mission By Mattias Karen published 3 May 05 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- The British Skylark rocket engine saw its final launch Monday in northernmost Sweden after rocketing into space more than 400 times over five decades.