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ARIEL 4 (UK-4) (05675)
COSPAR: 1971-109A | Alt Name: Ariel 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05675
International Designator
1971-109A
Decay Date
12/12/1978
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIEL 4 (UK-4)
Alternative Name
Ariel 4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SRC
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.7
Span
15
Dry Mass
103
Launch Mass
103
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
3.4063
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UK 4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
UK 4
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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