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Ariel 5

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1974-077ALaunched 10/15/1974

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Ariel 5 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout B-1
Launch Date: 10/15/1974
Last Contact: 3/14/1980

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 529 km
Inclination: 2.88 deg
Dry Mass: 135 kg
Total Mass: 135 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: UK Science Research Council
Manufacturer: BAE Systems

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1974-077A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.302