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ARIEL 6 (11382)
COSPAR: 1979-047A | Alt Name: Ariel 6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 1979
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11382
International Designator
1979-047A
Decay Date
9/23/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIEL 6
Alternative Name
Ariel 6
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
1.3
Diameter
0.7
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
154
Launch Mass
154
Shape
Cyl + Dome + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.5855
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UK 6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MARCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
UK 6
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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