Launch Overview
Vehicle
Diamant BP.4
Agency
National Center of Space Research
Site / Pad
CSG / Diamant
Outcome
Success
Flight
No. 2
COSPAR Designator
1975-039
Mission
Castor & Pollux (Earth Science)
Dual French scientific satellites
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Diamant BP4
Provider
National Center of Space Research
Agency launches
13 (2 YTD)
Site launches
8 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
7 (2 YTD)
Payloads (13)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-039 | D-5 despin weight | CNES | F | |
| 1975-039 | D-5 despin weight | CNES | F | |
| 1975-039 | Amethyste | CNES | ||
| 1975-039 | Rita 1 | CNES | ||
| 1975-039 | Fairing | CNES | ||
| 1975-039 | Fairing | CNES | ||
| 1975-039A | D-5A | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039B | D-5B | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039C | P.068 | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039D | D-5 despin weight | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039E | D-5 despin weight | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039F | D-5A/B sep clamp | CNES | F | Track |
| 1975-039G | D-5A/B sep clamp | CNES | F | Track |