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Class: Technology. Nation: Europe. Agency: ELDO(F7). Satellite Test Vehicle. Mass: 249 kg (548 lb).
STV Chronology - 1968 November 29 - STV 1 / Europa F-7 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA6A. Launch Vehicle: Europa. FAILURE: Third stage exploded. Mass: 249 kg (548 lb). Apogee: 230 km (140 mi).
First attempt by ELDO to launch a satellite to orbit. Satellite Test Vehicle payload.
- 1969 July 2 - Europa F-8 / STV 2 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA6A. Launch Vehicle: Europa. FAILURE: Third stage failed. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).
- 1970 June 12 - Europa F-9 / STV 3 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA6A. Launch Vehicle: Europa. FAILURE: Payload fairing failed to separate. Apogee: 2,000 km (1,200 mi).
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