Asterix (A 1)
Asterix [CNES]
Asterix or A-1 was the first french satellite.
The main purpose was evaluation of the Diamant-A launch vehicle, but the on board transmitter was to be used for ionospheric measurements (failed due to the short operational time of the transmitter).
| Nation: | France |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | CNES |
| Contractors: | CNES |
| Equipment: | Transmitter |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 42 kg |
| Orbit: | 527 km × 1697 km, 34.3° |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asterix (A 1) | 26.11.1965 | Ha | Diamant-A |
