Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 6 primary experiment was a cosmic ray detector. Satellite also carried X-ray telescopes.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL 6 1979-047A | Payload | re-entered 1990-09-23 | |
| SCOUT D-1 R/B 1979-047B | Rocket body | re-entered 1988-04-10 |
COSPAR ID 1979-047 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).