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Ariel 4

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1971-109ALaunched 12/11/1971

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Ariel 4 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout B-1 F
Launch Date: 12/11/1971
Last Contact: 12/12/1978

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 531.5 km
Inclination: 82.99 deg
Dry Mass: 103 kg
Total Mass: 103 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: UK Science Research Council
Manufacturer: BAE Systems

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1971-109A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.246