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Diamant A | Diapason D-1A
Diamant A | Diapason D-1A launched on Thu, Feb 17, 1966, 08:33 AM UTC — a National Center of Space Research mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Center of Space Research
Lifted offNET Feb 1966
NET Thu, Feb 17, 1966, 08:33 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Diamant AVehicle
National Center of Space ResearchProvider
BrigittePad
Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French AlgeriaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Diamant A to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Diamant A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Diapason D-1A
Diapason was a small cylindrical satellite, 20 cm long and 50 cm in diameter which was used for making geodetic measurements.
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What time does Diamant A | Diapason D-1A launch?
Diamant A | Diapason D-1A is scheduled to lift off Thu, Feb 17, 1966, 08:33 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Diamant A | Diapason D-1A?
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Who is launching Diamant A | Diapason D-1A?
Diamant A | Diapason D-1A is an National Center of Space Research mission flying on a Diamant A.
Where does Diamant A | Diapason D-1A launch from?
It lifts off from Brigitte, Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.