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Asterix - Space launch mission detailed information

MISSION NAME

Asterix

Status

Success

DATE

26 NOV 1965

LAUNCH PROVIDER

National Center of Space Research + -img

National Center of Space Research

Launch Pad

Brigitte

FRA

Description

First french satellite

Diamant A

Diamant A

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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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