Diamant B | Castor & Pollux

A Diamant B rocket launched Diamant B | Castor & Pollux from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
National Center of Space Research
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Diamant B
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Diamant Launch Area
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Diamant B | Castor & Pollux cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-05-21T08:47:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Diamant B is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Diamant B endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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