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Ariel 2

Scout X-3Science and Engineering Research CouncilLaunch Area 3
Friday, March 27, 1964 · 05:25 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Scout X-3

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches6
Successes6

Provider

Science and Engineering Research Council

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Mission Brief

Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 2 was designed to carry out radio astronomy experiments and was used to measure galactic radio noise.

PayloadAriel 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerScience and Engineering Research Council
Stages0
PadLaunch Area 3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Area 3

Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
37.849°N
Longitude
75.472°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

05:25 PM UTC - 05:25 PM UTC

Delay History

1
Mar 27Mar 27Success → Success

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