Scout D-1 | Ariel 6

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Scout D-1 | Ariel 6

Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 6 primary experiment was a cosmic ray detector. Satellite also carried X-ray telescopes.

Mission type: Astrophysics · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Scout D-1 · Provider: Science and Engineering Research Council

Launch pad

Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA · View on map (opens in new tab)