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Scout X-3 | Ariel 2

Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 2 was designed to carry out radio astronomy experiments and was used to measure galactic radio noise.

Mission type: Astrophysics · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Scout X-3 · Provider: Science and Engineering Research Council

Launch pad

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