SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL
Scout B-1 | Ariel 4
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Dec 11, 1971 at 20:47 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 4 primary mission was to study ionosphere.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout B-1MISSION
Ariel 4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
GBR
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: ef07066b-95b5-43c8-874c-ce2fcdd8a945
Reported date: Dec 11, 1971 at 20:47 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Scout B-1 →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
B-1
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launch?
The Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 1971 at 8:47 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ariel 4?
The Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 mission uses the Scout B-1 rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout B-1 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Ariel 4 going to?
The Ariel 4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Ariel 4?
The Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 is operated by Science and Engineering Research Council.
Can I watch the Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 11, 1971 at 20:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Science and Engineering Research Council
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: ef07066b-95b5-43c8-874c-ce2fcdd8a945
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
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Mission Profile
Ariel 4 was a Scout B-1 mission operated by Science and Engineering Research Council that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 11, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.