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ARIEL 2 (UK-2) (00771)
COSPAR: 1964-015A | Alt Name: Ariel 2
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 27, 1964
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00771
International Designator
1964-015A
Decay Date
11/18/1967
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIEL 2 (UK-2)
Alternative Name
Ariel 2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DSIR
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
0.9
Diameter
0.6
Span
40
Dry Mass
68
Launch Mass
68
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UK 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC/WTA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariel
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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