The LittLEO (Little launcher for Low Earth Orbit) rocket was originated in 1987 by the British company General Technology Systems. It consisted of a four-stage satellite launcher using solid propellant, and was to be able to put 300-500 Kg payloads into Polar Orbits of 300 Km or more.
An industrial group of companies from all over Europe was assembled to work on the project: British Aerospace, MBB-ERNO, Royal Ordinance, SAAB Space and the Norwegian Space Centre. Norway was to provide the Andoya Rocket Range for launches as well as working on the design and construction of the launcher.
The project appears to have ended in 1989.
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