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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Ionospheric studies; returned X-ray, ionospheric, cosmic ray data. Science satellite built by Westinghouse Electric (Spacecraft), UK. Launched 1962 - 1964.
AKA: UK. Status: Operational 1962. First Launch: 1962-04-26. Last Launch: 1979-06-02. Number: 6 . Gross mass: 62 kg (136 lb).
More at: Ariel.
Subtopics
Family:
Earth,
Magnetosphere sat,
Technology.
Country:
USA.
Launch Vehicles:
Thor,
Delta,
Scout A,
Scout,
Thor Delta,
Scout X-3,
Scout B,
Scout B-1,
Scout D-1,
Scout D.
Launch Sites:
Wallops Island,
Cape Canaveral,
Vandenberg,
Cape Canaveral LC17A,
Wallops Island LA3,
Vandenberg SLC5,
San Marco,
Wallops Island LA3A.
Agency:
NASA.
Bibliography:
2,
279,
3591,
3592,
3593,
3594,
3595,
3596,
3597,
3598,
6,
6353,
12058,
12059,
12060,
12061.
Photo Gallery
| Ariel 1 Credit: Manufacturer Image |
| Ariel 3 Credit: Manufacturer Image |
| Ariel 5 Credit: Manufacturer Image |
| Ariel 6 Credit: Manufacturer Image |
1962 April 26 - .
18:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral.
Launch Complex:
Cape Canaveral LC17A.
LV Family:
Thor.
Launch Vehicle:
Thor Delta.
- Ariel 1 - .
Payload: UK 1 (S-51). Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: NASA.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1976-03-31 . USAF Sat Cat: 285 . COSPAR: 1962-Omicron-1. Apogee: 1,203 km (747 mi). Perigee: 398 km (247 mi). Inclination: 53.80 deg. Period: 100.80 min. Ionospheric studies; returned X-ray, ionospheric, cosmic ray data. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .
1964 March 27 - .
17:25 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Wallops Island.
Launch Complex:
Wallops Island LA3.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout X-3.
- Ariel 2 - .
Payload: UK 2 (UK-C). Mass: 68 kg (149 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: DSIR.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1967-11-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 771 . COSPAR: 1964-015A. Apogee: 1,349 km (838 mi). Perigee: 287 km (178 mi). Inclination: 51.70 deg. Period: 101.30 min. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .
1967 May 5 - .
16:00 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC5.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout A.
- Ariel 3 - .
Payload: UK 3 (UK-E). Mass: 90 kg (198 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: SRC.
Class: Technology.
Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1970-12-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 2773 . COSPAR: 1967-042A. Apogee: 604 km (375 mi). Perigee: 499 km (310 mi). Inclination: 80.60 deg. Period: 95.60 min. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .
1971 December 11 - .
20:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Vandenberg.
Launch Complex:
Vandenberg SLC5.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout B-1.
- Ariel 4 - .
Payload: UK 4. Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: SRC.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1978-12-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 5675 . COSPAR: 1971-109A. Apogee: 592 km (367 mi). Perigee: 476 km (295 mi). Inclination: 82.00 deg. Period: 95.30 min. Ionospheric studies. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .
1974 October 15 - .
07:47 GMT - .
Launch Site:
San Marco.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout B-1.
- Ariel 5 - .
Payload: UK 5. Mass: 129 kg (284 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: SRC.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1980-03-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 7471 . COSPAR: 1974-077A. Apogee: 549 km (341 mi). Perigee: 504 km (313 mi). Inclination: 2.90 deg. Period: 94.90 min. X-ray observatory. Cosmic X-ray astronomy. Injection point: 2.7S, 58.2E. Anticipated life: 5 years. Time of launch: 07:47:00.25 GMT. Decay also (belatedly) noted in ST/SG/SER.E/216. .
1979 June 2 - .
23:26 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Wallops Island.
Launch Complex:
Wallops Island LA3A.
LV Family:
Scout.
Launch Vehicle:
Scout D-1.
- Ariel 6 - .
Payload: UK 6. Mass: 154 kg (339 lb). Nation: UK.
Agency: SRC.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Ariel.
Decay Date: 1990-09-23 . USAF Sat Cat: 11382 . COSPAR: 1979-047A. Apogee: 383 km (237 mi). Perigee: 372 km (231 mi). Inclination: 55.00 deg. Period: 92.10 min. Detection of heavy cosmic particles and X-ray astronomy. Launch time 2326 GMT. Also registered by the United States in ST/SG/SER.E/26, with parameters 97.2 min, 601 x 653 km x 55.0 deg, category A. .
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