Diamant A-1 (Astérix)
Diamant A-1 was the first French orbital launch vehicle. It lifted off from Hammaguir on 26 November 1965 and successfully placed the 42-kilogram A-1 technology capsule, nicknamed Astérix, into orbit, making France the third nation with an indigenous orbital-launch capability.
Identity
- Aliases
- Diamant A1Astérix launch vehicleA-1 launch vehicle
- Name
- Diamant A-1 (Astérix)
- Slug
- diamant-a-1-asterix
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Diamant A-1 was the first French orbital launch vehicle. It lifted off from Hammaguir on 26 November 1965 and successfully placed the 42-kilogram A-1 technology capsule, nicknamed Astérix, into orbit, making France the third nation with an indigenous orbital-launch capability.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7xbtqpna91cbx7vecg48nmj58afav7
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:12:23 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:12:23 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1965-11-26
- Last Flight Date
- 1965-11-26
- Serial Number
- A-1
- Vehicle Code
- Diamant A