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Satellite Fact Sheet
Ariel 2
General
Designation
00771 / 64015A
Launch date
27 Mar 1964
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Mission
Scientific:
ionosphere
and
high atmosphere
study
Perigee/Apogee
287/1349 km
Inclination
51.7°
Period
101.3 min
Launch vehicle
Scout #25
End of life
Decay
18 Nov 1967
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