PADBrigitte
SITEInterarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
First french satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e7434c5e-3660-4135-9f91-46b1bfbd01fc
Reported date: Nov 26, 1965 at 14:47 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Diamant A →
MANUFACTURER
Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Diamant A | Asterix launch?
The Diamant A | Asterix is scheduled for Friday, November 26, 1965 at 2:47 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Asterix?
The Diamant A | Asterix mission uses the Diamant A rocket, manufactured by Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques. The Diamant A has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Diamant A | Asterix launching from?
The launch takes place from Brigitte at Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.
What orbit is Asterix going to?
The Asterix mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Asterix?
The Diamant A | Asterix is operated by National Center of Space Research.
Can I watch the Diamant A | Asterix launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 26, 1965 at 14:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Center of Space Research
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: e7434c5e-3660-4135-9f91-46b1bfbd01fc
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 30.78, -3.07
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