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 vehicleNo. 1Diamant A No. 1Diamant-A No. 1
- Name
- Diamant A-1 (Astérix)
- 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.
- First Flight Date
- 1965-11-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 11:12:23 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:04:47 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1965-11-26
- Search Name
- Diamant A-1 (Astérix) Diamant A1 Astérix launch vehicle A-1 launch vehicle No. 1 Diamant A No. 1 Diamant-A No. 1
- Serial Number
- No. 1
- Vehicle Code
- Diamant A