Astrophysics
French satellite designed to detect the presence of hydrogen in several directions of the celestial sphere.
Orbital Attempt
#1,205
CNES Mission
#8
Pad Launch
#3
Location Launch
#3
Designator
1971-030
Apr 15, 1971, 9:19 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
Apr 15, 1971, 6:19 AM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
