Diamant BB

Manufacturer: Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques · Maiden flight: 10 March 1970 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

The Diamant rocket (Diamant is French for "diamond") was the first exclusively French expendable launch system and at the same time the first satellite launcher not built by either the United States or USSR. As such, it has been referred to as being a key predecessor for all subsequent European launcher projects.

Recent launches

Diamant B | Castor & Pollux

National Center of Space Research · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

21 May 1973Save Diamant B | Castor & Pollux☆

Diamant B | Polaire

National Center of Space Research · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

5 December 1971Save Diamant B | Polaire☆

Diamant B | Tournesol

National Center of Space Research · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

15 April 1971Save Diamant B | Tournesol☆

Diamant B | Péole

National Center of Space Research · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

12 December 1970Save Diamant B | Péole☆

Diamant B | Dial Wika

National Center of Space Research · Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

10 March 1970Save Diamant B | Dial Wika☆