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ARIEL 5 (UK 5) (07471)
COSPAR: 1974-077A | Alt Name: Ariel 5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 1974
Launch Site
SNMLP
Launch Pad
SMLC -
Launch Vehicle
Scout B-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07471
International Designator
1974-077A
Decay Date
3/14/1980
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIEL 5 (UK 5)
Alternative Name
Ariel 5
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
0.9
Span
1
Dry Mass
135
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UK 5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
UK 5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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