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Diapason D-1A

Diamant A

National Center of Space Research

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Diapason D-1A

Type: Earth Science

Diapason was a small cylindrical satellite, 20 cm long and 50 cm in diameter which was used for making geodetic measurements.

Trajectory

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Location

Brigitte

Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria

4 rockets have launched from Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.

Brigitte, Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria

Agency

National Center of Space Research – CNES

  • Type: Government
  • Abbreviation: CNES
  • Administration: Jean-Yves Le Gall
  • Founded: 1961
  • Launchers: Ariane 5
  • Spacecraft: Mars/Venus Express | Rosetta
  • Country: FRA

The National Center of Space Research, or CNES, is a French National Agency in charge of France’s space program. In partnership with the US and Russia, they have put 10 people in space. CNES works in tandem with the larger ESA to develop the Ariane 5 and work on other probes and satellites. They are working with Germany to develop a cheaper and more efficient reusable rocket, which hopefully will be ready to fly by 2026.

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