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Pollux

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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1975-039ALaunched 5/17/1975

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: D-5A/D-5B
Launch Vehicle: Diamant BP.4
Launch Date: 5/17/1975
Last Contact: 8/5/1975

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 770.5 km
Inclination: 29.99 deg
Dry Mass: 30 kg
Total Mass: 30 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: French Space Agency (CNES)
Manufacturer: Airbus

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1975-039A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.337

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