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Castor & Pollux

Diamant BNational Center of Space ResearchDiamant Launch Area
Monday, May 21, 1973 · 08:47 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Diamant B

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches15
Successes12

Provider

National Center of Space Research

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Mission Brief

Dual French scientific satellites. Lost due to launch vehicle failure.

PayloadCastor & Pollux
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerNational Center of Space Research
Stages0
PadDiamant Launch Area, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Diamant Launch Area, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.222°N, 52.776°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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