Science and Engineering Research Council Ariel 3 Scout A
About the Ariel 3 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $8,610,000
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 3 was used to study atmospheric phenomena, and it also continued the previous satellite's experiments in gathering data on galactic radio noise.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 5
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 5 launch pad has hosted 69 rocket launches, including 69 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Vought Scout A Rocket
The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.
About Science and Engineering Research Council
The Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) and its predecessor the Science Research Council (SRC) were the UK agencies in charge of publicly funded scientific and engineering research activities, including astronomy, biotechnology and biological sciences, space research and particle physics, between 1965 and 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 launch scheduled?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 mission launch from?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Ariel 3 mission?
The Ariel 3 mission launched aboard a Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A rocket. The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 launch?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A Ariel 3 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Science and Engineering Research Council Scout A launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Ariel 3 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Science and Engineering Research Council live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.