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Scout B-1 | Ariel 4
Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launched on Sat, Dec 11, 1971, 08:47 PM UTC — a Science and Engineering Research Council mission.
Launch SuccessfulScience and Engineering Research Council
Lifted offNET Dec 1971
NET Sat, Dec 11, 1971, 08:47 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout B-1Vehicle
Science and Engineering Research CouncilProvider
Space Launch Complex 5Pad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Scout B-1 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Scout B-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Ariel 4
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 4 primary mission was to study ionosphere.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launch?
Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Dec 11, 1971, 08:47 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout B-1 | Ariel 4?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout B-1 | Ariel 4?
Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 is an Science and Engineering Research Council mission flying on a Scout B-1.
Where does Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.