Program: STRV
Space Technology Research Vehicle
English experimental program operated by DRA (Defence Research Agency), the new
name for the RAE (Royal Aircraft Establishment). RAE was the lead agency for
all of Britain's technology
(as opposed to science or communications) satellites.
Designed to test spacecraft systems and technologies in orbit.
http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/EE/CSER/UOSAT/SSHP/data_strv.html