December 11, 1971 8:47 pm
Ariel 4
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Scout B-1
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 4 primary mission was to study ionosphere.
Launch Overview
Window Open
20:47 UTC
Window Close
20:47 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1971 · 20:47 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Science and Engineering Research Council
Payload
Ariel 4
Rocket
Scout B-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 4 primary mission was to study ionosphere.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Science and Engineering Research Council
Space Launch Complex 5
Launch Overview
Window Open
20:47 UTC
Window Close
20:47 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1971 · 20:47 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Science and Engineering Research Council
Payload
Ariel 4
Rocket
Scout B-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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