Ariel 5
Scout B-1
Science and Engineering Research Council
Mission
Ariel 5
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 5 was a joint British and American space telescope which monitored the sky in the X-ray band.
Location
San Marco platform
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
San Marco platform has witnessed the launch of 9 rockets, including 9 orbital launch attempts. While Broglio Space Center, Kenya, has been the site for 9 rocket launches.
The Luigi Broglio Space Center (BSC) located near Malindi, Kenya, is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) Spaceport. It served as a spaceport for the launch of both Italian and international satellites, but is currently only used for satellite communications.
Rocket
Vought Scout B-1
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.
Agency
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 B-1 Ariel 5 launch scheduled?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 Ariel 5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 Ariel 5 mission launch from?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 rocket launched from San Marco platform at Broglio Space Center, Kenya. The Luigi Broglio Space Center (BSC) located near Malindi, Kenya, is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) Spaceport. It served as a spaceport for the launch of both Italian and international satellites, but is currently only used for satellite communications.
What rocket was used for the Ariel 5 mission?
The Ariel 5 mission launched aboard a Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 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 B-1 Ariel 5 launch?
The Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 Ariel 5 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 B-1 Ariel 5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Science and Engineering Research Council Scout B-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Ariel 5 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.