Canceled: The Rockets That Almost Made it to Space

🚀Many rocket concepts and missions are proposed, but only a few make it beyond the drawing board.

💔It is frustrating when concepts are canceled after extensive development and investment.

🇬🇧The UK's Black Arrow rocket successfully flew four times before being canceled due to budget constraints and cheaper alternatives.

🛰️Russia's Buran spacecraft completed a successful unmanned flight before being canceled with the collapse of the Soviet Union.

🔥NASA's Ares I was a proposed replacement for the Space Shuttle but faced problems with vibrations and safety concerns.

What is the Black Arrow rocket?

—The Black Arrow was a UK rocket capable of launching payloads to low Earth orbit. It flew four times before being canceled.

What happened to Russia's Buran spacecraft?

—Buran completed a successful orbital flight, but the program was canceled due to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

What were the problems with NASA's Ares I rocket?

—Ares I faced concerns over vibrations during ascent and safety issues, which ultimately led to its cancellation.

Why were these rockets canceled?

—The rockets were canceled due to various factors, including budget constraints, cheaper alternatives, and political changes.

Are there any remaining artifacts from these projects?

—Some artifacts, such as a Black Arrow rocket and a Buran prototype, can be found in museums and memorial parks.

00:00Introduction to the series 'Canceled' exploring rockets that were almost successful but ultimately canceled.

03:49The story of the UK's Black Arrow rocket that flew four times before being canceled due to budget constraints.

06:46The history of Russia's Buran spacecraft, which completed a successful orbital flight before being canceled with the collapse of the Soviet Union.

10:24An overview of NASA's Ares I rocket, designed as a replacement for the Space Shuttle but facing challenges with vibrations and safety concerns.

13:36The setbacks and design changes faced by the Ares I program, including the addition of a tuned-mass absorber to dampen vibrations.