Diamant B | Dial Wika

The Earth Science flight Diamant B | Dial Wika departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Diamant B, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
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 | Dial Wika cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-03-10T12:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Diamant B lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Diamant B 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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