INTA-300


The INTA-300, also known as the "Flamenco", was a two-stage Spanish sounding rocket. It consisted of a launch stage from the type Heron and an upper stage of the type Snipe.
Based on a Bristol Aerojet's INTA-255 rocket, the INTA-300 is capable of reaching altitudes of 300 km alone and to 50 km with its maximum payload weight, having a thrust of 138.00 kN.
The intent of the INTA-300 was to be able to lift a payload of 50 kg to 300 km. With the help of the Bristol Aerojet, the Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial was able to make a powerful enough prototype in 1981, after three unsuccessful launches. By the time of the fourth model's construction, funding had been cut.
When funds became available again in the 1990s, the fourth model of the INTA-300 was modified into a more efficient model dubbed the INTA-300B, capable of carrying heavier payloads and reaching higher altitude.

Launches

The INTA-300 was launched by INTA six times between 1974 and 1994 from El Arenosillo.
DateLaunch VehicleMission TypeNationApogeeNotes
October 9, 1974INTA-300Test missionGermany254 kmFailed to reach expected altitude
October 21, 1975INTA-300Aeronomy / testGermany240 kmFailed to reach expected altitude
June 28, 1978INTA-300FAILURESpain0 kmFailure
February 18, 1981INTA-300Aeronomy missionSpain285 kmFirst completely successful launch
October 21, 1993INTA-300BFEIROX / FEIROH AeronomySpain154 km
April 16, 1994INTA-300BO2-INTA300 AeronomySpain156 km-