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Diamant B | Tournesol
Diamant B | Tournesol launched on Thu, Apr 15, 1971, 09:19 AM UTC — a National Center of Space Research mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Center of Space Research
Lifted offNET Apr 1971
NET Thu, Apr 15, 1971, 09:19 AM 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
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
Tournesol
French satellite designed to detect the presence of hydrogen in several directions of the celestial sphere.
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Frequently asked
What time does Diamant B | Tournesol launch?
Diamant B | Tournesol is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 15, 1971, 09:19 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Diamant B | Tournesol?
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Who is launching Diamant B | Tournesol?
Diamant B | Tournesol is an National Center of Space Research mission flying on a Diamant B.
Where does Diamant B | Tournesol launch from?
It lifts off from Diamant Launch Area, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.