Diamant A | Diapason D-1A

National Center of Space Research flew Diamant A | Diapason D-1A on a Diamant A out of Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Center of Space Research
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Diamant A
Launch site
Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria
Launch pad
Brigitte
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Diamant A | Diapason D-1A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-02-17T08:33:36.000Z
    Liftoff
    Diamant A lifts off from Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.
  2. Max-Q
    Diamant A passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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