Ariel 3
21 Sep 2009
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Ariel 3 was the first all-British satellite to be launched. It conducted five experiments, including measuring galactic noise, electron temperatures and oxygen distribution in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Black & white photo of two men looking at a model of Ariel 3.

​​​​​Ariel 3

 
​​​​​RAL Space Involvement

Ground station

Mission Objectives
To extend the previous UK satellite investigations in space.

Launch Date
5 May 1967

Partners
​NASA, University College London, University of Birmingham, University of Cambridge, Meteorological Office, Australian Weapons Research Establishment, The ATLAS Laboratory, University of Manchester, University of Sheffield​, 

Further Information

NASA

​For more information please contact: RAL Space Enquiries

Contact: RAL Space Enquiries