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Ariel 6
Scout D-1Science and Engineering Research CouncilLaunch Area 3A
Saturday, June 2, 1979 · 11:26 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 6 primary experiment was a cosmic ray detector. Satellite also carried X-ray telescopes.
PayloadAriel 6
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerScience and Engineering Research Council
Stages0
PadLaunch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
37.849°N, 75.472°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
