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Dial MIKA

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Dial MIKA — Dial MIKA
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French technology satellite. Engineering package; monitored launch vehicle performance. Technology satellite for DFVLR, Germany. Launched 1970.

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Family: Technology, Technology satellite
Country: France
Launch Vehicles: Diamant, Diamant B
Launch Sites: Kourou, Kourou Diamant
Agency: CNES, BMW
Bibliography: 2, 279, 6

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Chronology

1 event

1970 March 10

12:20 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou Diamant. LV Family: Diamant. Launch Vehicle: Diamant B.

Dial MIKA - . Payload: DIAL Mini Kapsel/P068. Mass: 52 kg (114 lb). Nation: France. Agency: BMW, CNES. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Dial MIKA. Decay Date: 1974-09-09 . USAF Sat Cat: 4345 . COSPAR: 1970-017B. Apogee: 1,638 km (1,017 mi). Perigee: 310 km (190 mi). Inclination: 5.40 deg. Period: 104.56 min. Engineering package; monitored launch vehicle performance. .