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Diamant A | Diademe D-1C

SUCCESSFeb 8, 1967 at 09:39 UTCDiamant A →
PADBrigitte
SITEInterarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

French geodetic study satellite.

VEHICLE
Diamant A
MISSION
Diademe D-1C
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Brigitte
COUNTRY
FRA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c29dfe71-9741-4902-9fcd-4ccbf3741408
Reported date: Feb 8, 1967 at 09:39 UTC
Last synced: 11 hours ago
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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.

When is the Diamant A | Diademe D-1C launch?
The Diamant A | Diademe D-1C is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 1967 at 9:39 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Diademe D-1C?
The Diamant A | Diademe D-1C 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 | Diademe D-1C launching from?
The launch takes place from Brigitte at Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.
What orbit is Diademe D-1C going to?
The Diademe D-1C mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Diademe D-1C?
The Diamant A | Diademe D-1C is operated by National Center of Space Research.
Can I watch the Diamant A | Diademe D-1C 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 8, 1967 at 09:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Center of Space Research
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 11 hours ago
Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: c29dfe71-9741-4902-9fcd-4ccbf3741408
Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.78, -3.07