French earth weather satellite. Experimental weather satellite; received meteorological data from balloon network. Data relay satellite, France. Launched 1971.
AKA: Eole. Status: Operational 1971. First Launch: 1971-08-16. Last Launch: 1971-08-16. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 84 kg (185 lb).
Eole 1 - .
Mass: 84 kg (185 lb). Nation: France.
Agency: CNES.
Class: Earth.
Type: Weather satellite. Spacecraft: Eole satellite.
USAF Sat Cat: 5435 . COSPAR: 1971-071A. Apogee: 836 km (519 mi). Perigee: 651 km (404 mi). Inclination: 50.20 deg. Period: 99.70 min. Experimental weather satellite; received meteorological data from balloon network. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .