Ariel 2

The launch of NASA Scout-X3 took place on 27 Mar 1964, launching the Ariel 2 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 816.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

27 Mar 1964

05:25 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Wallops Island

Virginia, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout-X3

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

816km

Inclination:

51.65°

Eccentricity:

0.646

Apogee Altitude:

1343km

Perigee Altitude:

289km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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