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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.
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%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Area 3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
37.849°N, 75.472°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
