Peole
Spacecraft · France
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French communications satellite. Gathered data from meteorological balloon system. Data relay satellite, France. Launched 1970.
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Related
- Family
- Communications, Medium earth orbit
- Country
- France
- Launch Sites
- Kourou, Kourou Diamant
- Agency
- CNES
Chronology
1 event
1970 December 12
13:04 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou Diamant. LV Family: Diamant. Launch Vehicle: Diamant B.- Peole - . Mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Class: Communications. Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: Peole. Decay Date: 1980-06-16 . USAF Sat Cat: 4801 . COSPAR: 1970-109A. Apogee: 750 km (460 mi). Perigee: 634 km (393 mi). Inclination: 15.00 deg. Period: 98.60 min. Gathered data from meteorological balloon system. .