LAUNCH MISSION

CNES Diamant BP4 Aura

Name: CNES Diamant BP4 Aura
Start: 1975-09-27T08:37:00.000Z
Location: Diamant Launch Area

Status

Success

DATE

27 SEP 1975

LAUNCH PROVIDER

National Center of Space Research

Launch Pad

Diamant Launch Area

Description

French scientific satellite dedicated to solar and atmospheric investigations

Diamant BP4

Rocket Description

The Diamant rocket (Diamant is French for "diamond") was the first exclusively French expendable launch system and at the same time the first satellite launcher not built by either the United States or USSR. As such, it has been referred to as being a key predecessor for all subsequent European launcher projects.

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