Martian Space Probe
Here are the Canon Foundry facts about the Martian Space Probe, all taken from Thunderbirds FAB Cross-Sections by Graham Bleathman, Carlton Books (2000) ISBN 1 84222 091 8:
- Designed by Professor Wingrove
- Built by Rosenthal Industries
- Journey originated from Cape Kennedy (Florida, USA)
- Launch site was in England (unspecified)
- Reached Avonmouth in just over a week on its specially adapted super-cargo vessel, then completed its journey by road
- The Allington suspension bridge could not handle the weight load and collapsed
- The probe was plunged into the river, trapping two technicians inside
- The command module was retrieved (with the two technicians) but the rest of the rocket was left in the river
- The cost of repairs to the bridge and the loss of the rocket bankrupted Rosenthal Industries and marked the end of the Martian Space Probe project