NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 1975-039A
The French D5-A satellite was launched as a piggyback of the D5-B. The external structure of the D5-A was an octahedron made up of two truncated tetrahedrons, eight facets of which were covered with solar cells. The D5-A carried a hydrazine propeller that was tested in space.
Launch Date: 1975-05-17
Launch Vehicle: Diamant
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 37.5 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Mr. J. P. Chassaing | Project Coordinator | Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | |
Mr. A. Olivero | Project Manager | Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales |