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Ariel 6 also known as Ariel VI and UK-6 was a British satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Ariel programme. It was operated by the Science Research Council which became the Science and Engineering Research Council in 1981. Ariel 6 was used for astronomical research and operated until February 1982. It was the last Ariel satellite to be launched.The spacecraft was manufactured by the Marconi Company and had a mass of 155 kilograms (342 lb).
