Ariel 4
21 Sep 2009
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Ariel 4 continued the work of previous Ariel satellites, conducting five similar experiments.

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​Ariel 4 with its solar panels deployed

Credit: NASA

RAL Space Involvement
Ground station

Mission Objectives 

To investigate the interactions between electromagnetic waves, plasmas, and energetic particles present in the upper ionosphere.​

Launch Date
11 Dec 1971

Partners
NASA

Further Information

The Royal Society

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