Status
Success
Ariel 6
Launch Time
Sat Jun 02, 1979 23:26 UTC
Sat Jun 02, 1979 23:26 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Ariel 6
Ariel 6 (UK 6) was the sixth and last satellite in the Ariel series. This satellite was launched on 2 June 1979, into a near-circular 625-km, 55-deg inclination orbit. The objective of this mission was to undertake studies in high-energy astrophysics. Two X-ray experiments, one cosmic-ray experiment, and three technology experiments were carried. The spacecraft was spin stabilized, with the spin axis commanded into a sequence of orientations to accommodate the X-ray experiment requirements.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 155.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
LA-3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Stats
1979
48th orbital launch attempt
Scout
81st mission
2nd mission of 1979
68th successful mission
30th consecutive successful mission