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1973 · National Center of Space Research

Castor & Pollux

failureDiamant B | Castor & Pollux

Dual French scientific satellites. Lost due to launch vehicle failure.

Overview

Date / time
May 21, 1973 at 08:47 AM UTC
Outcome
failure
Launch site
Diamant Launch Area
Mission
Castor & Pollux
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Diamant B →
Launch provider
National Center of Space Research →