Earth Science
Dual French scientific satellites. Lost due to launch vehicle failure.
Orbital Attempt
#1,454
CNES Mission
#11
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#6
May 21, 1973, 8:47 AM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
May 21, 1973, 5:47 AM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
