Diapason
Also called D1A
General
| Designation | 02016 / 66013A |
| Launch date | 17 Feb 1966 |
| Country of origin | France |
| Mission | Scientific: geodesy |
| Operator | CNES |
| Perigee/Apogee | 502/2484 km |
| Inclination | 34.1° |
| Period | 115.8 min |
| Launch vehicle | Diamant #2 |
| Mass at launch | 18.5 kg |
Also used to test technology. built by Matra.
Had a doppler beacon in 150 / 400 MHz
End of life
| Out of service | 23 Jan 1972 |
| Cause | Stopped transmitting |
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