Diamant A
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Manufacturer | Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques |
| Number of orbital launches | 4 |
| First launch | 1965-11-26 |
| Last launch | 1967-02-15 |
Launches by year:
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-02-15 | Hammaguir | Diamant A | Diadème 2 (D 1D) | success | |
| 1967-02-08 | Hammaguir | Diamant A | Diadème 1 (D 1C) | pfailure | |
Partial Failure - injected into too low an orbit. | |||||
| 1966-02-17 | Hammaguir | Diamant A | Diapason (D 1A) | success | |
| 1965-11-26 | Hammaguir | Diamant A | Asterix (A 1) | success | |
First orbital launch attempt made by France. | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Diamant A Base variant
| First launch | 1965-11-26 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| Boosters | 0 |
| Mass | 18.4 t |
| Height | 18.94 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 80 kg to 500 km |
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