Eole satellite
Spacecraft · France
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Credit: ESA
French earth weather satellite. Experimental weather satellite; received meteorological data from balloon network. Data relay satellite, France. Launched 1971.
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Related
- Family
- Earth, Earth weathersat, Medium earth orbit
- Country
- France
- Launch Sites
- Wallops Island, Wallops Island LA3A
- Agency
- CNES
Photo Gallery
Eoloe 1
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Chronology
1 event
1971 August 16
18:39 GMT - . Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: Wallops Island LA3A. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout B-1.- 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). .