Firewheel
Spacecraft · France
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French technology satellite. Multiple European technology test satellites launched on the first Ariane. Research satellite, Germany. Launched 1980.
More at: Firewheel.
Subtopics
- Firewheel Subsats 1, 2, 3, 4 Research satellite, Germany. Launched 1980.
Related
- Family
- Technology, Technology satellite
- Country
- France
- Launch Sites
- Kourou, Kourou ELA1
Photo Gallery
Firewheel
Credit: Manufacturer Image
Chronology
1 event
1980 May 23
14:29 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA1. LV Family: Ariane. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 1. FAILURE: Stage 1 combustion instability.. Failed Stage: 1.- Firewheel - . Payload: Feuerrad. Nation: France. Agency: ESA. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Firewheel. Decay Date: 1980-05-23 .