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Diapason D-1A

Diamant A

National Center of Space Research

Launch Status
Success

Mission


Diapason D-1A

  • Type: Earth Science
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

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

Location


Brigitte

Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria

Brigitte has witnessed the launch of 4 rockets, including 4 orbital launch attempts, while Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria, has been the site for 4 rocket launches.

Brigitte

Rocket


Société d’étude et de réalisation d’engins balistiques Diamant A

The Diamant rocket (Diamant is French for “diamond”) was the first exclusively French expendable launch system and at the same time the first satellite launcher not built by either the United States or USSR. As such, it has been referred to as being a key predecessor for all subsequent European launcher projects.

Agency


National Center of Space Research

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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