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Ariel 2

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1964-015ALaunched 3/27/1964

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Ariel 2 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-3
Launch Date: 3/27/1964
Last Contact: 9/22/1964

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 816 km
Inclination: 51.65 deg
Dry Mass: 68 kg
Total Mass: 68 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: UK Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research
Manufacturer: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1964-015A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.068