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Diamant B | Polaire
Diamant B | Polaire launched on Sun, Dec 5, 1971, 04:20 PM UTC — a National Center of Space Research mission.
Launch FailureNational Center of Space Research
Lifted offNET Dec 1971
NET Sun, Dec 5, 1971, 04:20 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Diamant BVehicle
National Center of Space ResearchProvider
Diamant Launch AreaPad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
AstrophysicsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Diamant B to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Diamant B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Polaire
Satellite similar to Tournesol (detect the presence of hydrogen in several directions of the celestial sphere) but in a more polar orbit. It failed to reach orbit.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Diamant B | Polaire launch?
Diamant B | Polaire is scheduled to lift off Sun, Dec 5, 1971, 04:20 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Diamant B | Polaire?
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Who is launching Diamant B | Polaire?
Diamant B | Polaire is an National Center of Space Research mission flying on a Diamant B.
Where does Diamant B | Polaire launch from?
It lifts off from Diamant Launch Area, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.