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Europa I | STV 1
Europa I | STV 1 launched on Fri, Nov 29, 1968, 11:12 PM UTC — a European Launcher Development Organisation mission.
Launch FailureEuropean Launcher Development Organisation
Lifted offNET Nov 1968
NET Fri, Nov 29, 1968, 11:12 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Europa IVehicle
European Launcher Development OrganisationProvider
Launch Area 6APad
RAAF Woomera Range ComplexLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Europa I 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 Europa I ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
STV 1
STV (Satellite Test Vehicle) was a series of vehicle evaluation payloads built for the test flights of the Europa-1 rocket.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Europa I | STV 1 launch?
Europa I | STV 1 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Nov 29, 1968, 11:12 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Europa I | STV 1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Europa I | STV 1?
Europa I | STV 1 is an European Launcher Development Organisation mission flying on a Europa I.
Where does Europa I | STV 1 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 6A, RAAF Woomera Range Complex.