Ariel 6
Ariel 6 |
Ariel 6 (UK 6) was the sixth and last satellite in the Ariel series. This satellite was
launched on June 2, 1979, into a near-circular 625-km, 55-deg inclination orbit. The
objective of this mission was to undertake studies in high-energy astrophysics. Two X-ray
experiments, one cosmic-ray experiment, and three technology experiments were carried. The
spacecraft was spin stabilized, with the spin axis commanded into a sequence of
orientations to accommodate the X-ray experiment requirements.
| Nation: | U.K. |
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| Type / Application: | Science |
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| Mass: | 155 kg |
| Orbit: | 605 km x 651 km, 55° |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
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| Ariel 6 (UK 6) | 02.06.1979 | WI LA-3 | Scout-D1 |
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Source: NSSDC Master Catalog website
Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
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