Spacecraft information: ARIEL 5
| Launched | 14 October 1974 |
| Flight ended | 13 March 1980 |
| Status | Decayed |
| Launch site | San Marco Launch Platform, Indian Ocean (Kenya) |
| Owner | United Kingdom |
| NORAD ID | 7471 |
| COSPAR ID | 1974-077A |
| Alternative names |
UK 5 |
| Observing |
Launched alongside
SCOUT B-1 R/B