ARIEL 2 (UK-2)

771
Spacetrack Directory Number
1964-03-27
Orbit launches
1967-11-18
1331 Days in orbit


Satellite information ARIEL 2 (UK-2)

Spacetrack Directory Name ARIEL 2 (UK-2)
Orbit launches 1964-03-27
Deorbitation date 1967-11-18
Days in orbit 1331
Country/organisation of origin Anglia (UK)
Starting point WLPIS (Wallops Island)

Additional information ARIEL 2 (UK-2)

ARIEL 2 (UK-2), 771 was a payload satellite owned by UK DSIR (UK) that was launched on Fri, 27 Mar 1964 UTC via an SCOUT X-3 launch vehicle from the Wallops Island (WLPIS). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.



Update time: 2025-02-06 08:00:09