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Diamant B | Castor & Pollux
Diamant B | Castor & Pollux launched on Mon, May 21, 1973, 08:47 AM UTC — a National Center of Space Research mission.
Launch FailureNational Center of Space Research
Lifted offNET May 1973
NET Mon, May 21, 1973, 08:47 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Diamant BVehicle
National Center of Space ResearchProvider
Diamant Launch AreaPad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Diamant B 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 B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Castor & Pollux
Dual French scientific satellites. Lost due to launch vehicle failure.
Around this launch
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What time does Diamant B | Castor & Pollux launch?
Diamant B | Castor & Pollux is scheduled to lift off Mon, May 21, 1973, 08:47 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Diamant B | Castor & Pollux?
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Who is launching Diamant B | Castor & Pollux?
Diamant B | Castor & Pollux is an National Center of Space Research mission flying on a Diamant B.
Where does Diamant B | Castor & Pollux launch from?
It lifts off from Diamant Launch Area, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.