NATIONAL CENTER OF SPACE RESEARCH
Diamant A | Diapason D-1A
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Feb 17, 1966 at 08:33 UTC
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PADBrigitte
SITEInterarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Diapason was a small cylindrical satellite, 20 cm long and 50 cm in diameter which was used for making geodetic measurements.
LAUNCH DETAILS
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CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 3795303e-8662-4def-aaec-05144cee34af
Reported date: Feb 17, 1966 at 08:33 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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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 | Diapason D-1A launch?
The Diamant A | Diapason D-1A is scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 1966 at 8:33 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 Diapason D-1A?
The Diamant A | Diapason D-1A 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 | Diapason D-1A launching from?
The launch takes place from Brigitte at Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria.
What orbit is Diapason D-1A going to?
The Diapason D-1A mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Diapason D-1A?
The Diamant A | Diapason D-1A is operated by National Center of Space Research.
Can I watch the Diamant A | Diapason D-1A 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 20:51 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 17, 1966 at 08:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Center of Space Research
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 3795303e-8662-4def-aaec-05144cee34af
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Pad weather at 30.78, -3.07
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Mission Profile
Diapason D-1A was a Diamant A mission operated by National Center of Space Research that lifted off from Brigitte, Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre, French Algeria on February 17, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.