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Prospero satellite, also known as X-3, is a satellite (the first launched by the United Kingdom) in 1971. It was designed to undertake a series of experiments studying the effects of the space environment. It was launched in October 1971, and remained operational until 1973.

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Prospero satellite, also known as X-3, is a satellite (the first launched by the United Kingdom) in 1971. It was designed to undertake a series of experiments studying the effects of the space environment. It was launched in October 1971, and remained operational until 1973.