FR-1

France


International Sat. n°:

France satellite n°: 2


Launch data:

Designation: 01814 / 65101A
Launch date 06 Dec 1965 - 21:05:47 UT
Launch site Va, PALC-D
Launch vehicle Scout X-4 (#S139R)
Mission Scientific: ionosphere study
Earth sciences
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee 696/707 km
Inclination 75.9°
Period 98.8 min
Mass at launch 62 kg


Spacecraft data:

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End of life

Out of service 28 Feb 1969
Cause Stopped transmitting

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Ref: #7, #228 - update: 19.10.20