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Asterix

Asterix 1
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French technology satellite. First French satellite. Launched from Hammaguir (Algeria) in order to test the "Diamant" launching vehicle for the first time. Technology satellite for CNES, France. Launched 1965.

Status: Operational 1965. First Launch: 1965-11-26. Last Launch: 1965-11-26. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 42 kg (92 lb).

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Family: Technology, Technology satellite. Country: France. Launch Vehicles: Diamant, Diamant A. Launch Sites: Hammaguira, Hammaguira Brigitte. Bibliography: 2, 279, 6, 6363, 12110.

1965 November 26 - . 14:47 GMT - . Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Hammaguira Brigitte. LV Family: Diamant. Launch Vehicle: Diamant A.

Asterix 1 - . Payload: A 1. Mass: 42 kg (92 lb). Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Asterix. USAF Sat Cat: 1778 . COSPAR: 1965-096A. Apogee: 1,697 km (1,054 mi). Perigee: 527 km (327 mi). Inclination: 34.30 deg. Period: 107.50 min. First French satellite. French scientific satellite 'A-I'. Launched from Hammaguir (Algeria) in rder to test the 'Diamant' launching vehicle for the first time..

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