Tournesol
Tournesol launched on 15 April 1971, 09:19 UTC on a Diamant B from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Tournesol.
| Name | Tournesol |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 15 April 1971, 09:19 UTC |
| Vehicle | Diamant B |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana |
| Company | National Center of Space Research |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Tournesol |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Tournesol launch?
- Tournesol launched on 15 April 1971, 09:19 UTC.
- What rocket launched Tournesol?
- Tournesol launched on a Diamant B.
- Where did Tournesol launch from?
- Tournesol launched from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
- What was the outcome of Tournesol?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.