AZUR
Spacecraft · Germany
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German earth magnetosphere satellite. German Research Satellite A; examined Van Allen belts, solar particles, aurora. Research, ionosphere satellite built by Gesellschaft fnr Weltraumforschung mbH for BMWF, NASA, Germany. Launched 1969.
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Related
- Family
- Earth, Magnetosphere sat
- Country
- Germany
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC5
Chronology
1 event
1969 November 8
01:52 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC5. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout B.- Azur - . Payload: GRS A. Mass: 71 kg (156 lb). Nation: Germany. Agency: DFVLR. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: AZUR. USAF Sat Cat: 4221 . COSPAR: 1969-097A. Apogee: 2,127 km (1,321 mi). Perigee: 373 km (231 mi). Inclination: 102.70 deg. Period: 110.50 min. German Research Satellite A; examined Van Allen belts, solar particles, aurora. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .