Centaure
Centaure
Credit - via Andreas Parsch
Sounding rocket. Year: 1961. Country: France.

Two stage sounding rocket. The Belier I II, or III single stage sounding rocket was augmented by a Venus booster with 94 kg of solid propellant. The rocket was spin stabilised by small solid rocket engines on the four fins.

Manufacturer: Sud. Launches: 230. Failures: 10. Success Rate: 95.65%. First Launch Date: 1961-05-27. Last Launch Date: 1980-02-18. Launch data is: complete. Payload: 60 kg (132 lb). Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 44.000 kN (9,891 lbf). Total Mass: 457 kg (1,007 lb). Core Diameter: 0.28 m (0.92 ft). Total Length: 6.02 m (19.75 ft). Span: 0.73 m (2.38 ft).

Centaure Chronology

1961 May 27 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C03.

  • Test mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 572.
1961 May 29 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C04.
  • Test mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 572.
1961 December 6 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C06.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1961 December 6 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C02.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1961 December 9 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C08.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1961 December 9 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C07.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1961 December 9 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C05.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 May 18 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C10.
  • Test mission Nation: France. Agency: FR. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 May 29 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C12.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: FR. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 May 29 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C18.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: FR. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 May 29 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C15.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: FR. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 June 5 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C19.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 June 5 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C16.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 June 5 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C09.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 June 5 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C17.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 June 5 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C14.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 20 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C36. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Centaure C36 Agency: CNES?. References: 0.
1962 November 22 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Centaure test failure Agency: CNES?. References: 0.
1962 November 26 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C20.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 27 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C30.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 28 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C32.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 30 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C11.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 30 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C37.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 30 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C26.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 November 30 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C29.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 December 1 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C27. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. References: 793.
1962 December 4 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C21.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 December 8 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C28.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 December 9 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C31.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 December 12 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C25.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1962 December 12 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C24.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 793.
1963 April 1 - Launch Site: Kerguelen. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: FR. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1963 May 14 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C51.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 15 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C42.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 21 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C48.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 21 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C45.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 21 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C43.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 24 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C41.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 25 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C35.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 May 30 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C36.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 572.
1963 May 30 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C39.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 June 12 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C54.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 June 13 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C55.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1963 June 14 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C53.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 9 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C13.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 12 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C52.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 12 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C44.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 12 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C56.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 13 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C40.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 190 km (110 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 13 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C57.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 14 - 05:57 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C38.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 190 km (110 mi). References: 793.
1964 February 15 - 05:57 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C34.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 April 11 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C58.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 April 13 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C59.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 May 4 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C60.
  • Test mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 May 8 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C33.
  • Test mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 May 10 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C46.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 May 10 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C22.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 May 14 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C23.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 793.
1964 October 5 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C62.
  • Test mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 October 7 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C63.
  • Test mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 October 30 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ESRO C02 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1101.
1964 November 4 - 08:31 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C78.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592.
1964 November 5 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C69.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 5 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C47.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 5 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C72.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 5 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C67.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 5 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C64.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 5 - 23:16 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C80.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Apogee: 176 km (109 mi). References: 1592.
1964 November 6 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C66.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 6 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C71.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1964 November 6 - 08:31 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C79.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Apogee: 179 km (111 mi). References: 1592.
1964 November 27 - 17:38 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C75/EXP-9.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 166 km (103 mi). References: 1592.
1964 November 30 - 17:37 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C76/EXP-10.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 207 km (128 mi). References: 1592.
1965 March 4 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C85.
  • Solar mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 793.
1965 April 28 - 23:57 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C99 TERLS-22?.
  • ISRO 15.02 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1965 May 1 - 23:43 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C100 TERLS-23?.
  • ISRO 15.01 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1965 June 22 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C106.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 23 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C61.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 23 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C65.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 23 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C50.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 23 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C95.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 24 - Launch Site: Reggane. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C86.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 24 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C83.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 24 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C74.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 June 24 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C84.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 November 18 - 17:45 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bechar. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C119.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 793.
1965 November 19 - 17:45 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bechar. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C120.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 190 km (110 mi). References: 793.
1965 November 25 - 04:40 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C91.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Argentina. Agency: Argentina. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592.
1965 November 25 - 08:24 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C93.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Argentina. Agency: Argentina. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592.
1965 November 26 - 08:24 GMT - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C96.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Argentina. Agency: Argentina. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592.
1965 December 7 - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ESRO C07/1 Aeronomy mission? Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1053.
1965 December 11 - 04:05 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ESRO C07/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 1101.
1965 December 14 - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-6.
  • ESRO C06/1 Solar X-ray mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1836.
1965 December 16 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C131.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 December 16 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C94.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 December 16 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C128.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1965 December 20 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C130.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1966 January 8 - 13:11 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C103 TERLS-35.
  • ISRO 15.03 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1966 January 17 - 17:56 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C127.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 793.
1966 February 4 - 23:19 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-16.
  • ESRO C15/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 785.
1966 February 11 - 02:03 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-15. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ESRO C15/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). References: 785.
1966 February 22 - 18:28 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-13.
  • ESRO C14/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 785.
1966 February 23 - 23:14 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-14.
  • ESRO C14/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 785.
1966 March 3 - 22:26 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C77.
  • Solar mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 793.
1966 March 9 - 22:20 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-12.
  • ESRO C13/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 94 km (58 mi). References: 785.
1966 March 10 - 22:25 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-11.
  • ESRO C13/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 785.
1966 March 24 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C102 TERLS-41.
  • ISRO 15.05 Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592.
1966 March 24 - 16:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C101 TERLS-40.
  • ISRO 15.04 Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 1592.
1966 May 15 - 05:03 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-5.
  • ESRO C06/2 Solar X-ray mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). Launched from Karystos, Evvoia, Hellas - Latitude: 38.01 N - Longitude: 24.42 E. References: 1592.
1966 May 20 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-19.
  • ESRO C22/1 Solar Ultraviolet mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). Launched from Karystos, Evvoia, Hellas - Latitude: 38.01 N - Longitude: 24.42 E. References: 1592.
1966 May 20 - 11:40 GMT - Launch Site: Koroni. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-20.
  • ESRO C22/2 Solar Ultraviolet mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1966 June 13 - 19:38 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C68.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi).
1966 June 16 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C70.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1966 October 8 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C140.
  • FU-109 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1966 November 14 - 13:03 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C139.
  • FU-167 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 839.
1966 November 14 - 11:28 GMT - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C105.
  • FU-167 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 839.
1966 November 20 - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ESRO C21/1 Auroral/Chemical release mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1102.
1966 November 29 - 01:06 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-8.
  • ESRO C9/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 147 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1966 November 30 - 22:04 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-7.
  • ESRO C9/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1967 February 4 - 23:54 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-22.
  • ESRO C21/2 Auroral/Chemical release mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1967 February 16 - 07:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-9.
  • ESRO C10/1 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1967 February 22 - 07:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-10.
  • ESRO C10/2 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1967 March 28 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Bacchus. Launch Pad: Bacchus?. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C145.
  • CNES C145 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1967 April 19 - 06:14 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C87.
  • ISRO 45.01 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1967 April 19 - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B CE-24/1.
  • ESRO C24/1 Test mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1836.
1967 May 3 - 14:29 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 15.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1967 May 7 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 16.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1967 July 31 - 00:31 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-30.
  • ESRO C20/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1967 July 31 - 00:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-31.
  • ESRO C32/1 Meteorite mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1967 November 7 - Launch Site: CELPA. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C92.
  • Aeronomy mission? Nation: France. Agency: CNES?. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 572.
1967 November 24 - 10:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-36. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ESRO C13/P Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 753.
1967 November 26 - 19:44 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-17.
  • ESRO C31/2 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 1592.
1967 December 6 - 21:21 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-2.
  • ESRO C31/1 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 1 - 05:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-34.
  • ESRO C36/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 2 - 13:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C90.
  • ISRO 15.06 Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 4 - 05:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-35.
  • ESRO C36/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 21 - 19:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ISRO 25.02 Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 136 km (84 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 22 - 11:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C89?.
  • ISRO 25.01 Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1968 February 22 - 11:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C88.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 1592.
1968 March 6 - 21:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-37.
  • ESRO C14/P Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 1592.
1968 March 23 - 19:04 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 17.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1968 April 3 - 05:38 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 18.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1968 May 8 - 11:47 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-46.
  • ESRO C33/1 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 53 km (32 mi). References: 1592.
1968 May 15 - 12:24 GMT - Launch Site: Salto di Quirra. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-47.
  • ESRO C33/2 Ionosphere mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 1592.
1968 May 20 - 16:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-38.
  • ESRO C42/1 Meteorites mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1968 June 7 - 15:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-44.
  • ESRO C42/2 Meteorites mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 1592.
1968 June 8 - 21:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-32.
  • ESRO C32/2 Meteorites mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1968 July 30 - 22:53 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-31.
  • ESRO C20/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1968 October 8 - 11:43 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C35.
  • ESRO C35/1 X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1968 October 15 - 16:32 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-39.
  • ESRO C45/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1968 November 1 - 04:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure CE-50.
  • ESRO C45/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 1592.
1968 November 3 - 03:19 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure.
  • ISRO 35.01 X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 1592.
1969 February 9 - 13:46 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 19. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 55 km (34 mi). References: 1592.
1969 February 13 - 13:48 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure Rehbar 20. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi). References: 1592.
1969 February 25 - 23:50 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B CE.
  • ESRO C49/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1104.
1969 February 25 - 16:33 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B CE.
  • ESRO C49/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 136 km (84 mi). References: 1104.
1969 February 26 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO-45.002.
  • ISRO 45.02 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1969 March 15 - 22:31 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C52/1.
  • ESRO C52/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 136 km (84 mi). References: 1592.
1969 March 31 - 14:18 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B SUP.
  • Rehnuma 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 1592.
1969 April 14 - 18:15 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C39/1. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ESRO C39/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi). References: 1592.
1969 April 15 - 11:03 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C39/2.
  • ESRO C39/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 1592.
1969 June 5 - 19:28 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C35/2.
  • ESRO C35/2 X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 1104.
1969 July 10 - 17:50 GMT - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 C82.
  • CNES C82 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 793.
1969 July 10 - 12:31 GMT - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 C81.
  • CNES C81 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 793.
1969 August 11 - 01:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C51/1.
  • ESRO C51/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 1104.
1969 August 14 - 02:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C58/1.
  • ESRO C58/1 Meteorites mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 1104.
1969 October 10 - 20:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C52/2.
  • ESRO C52/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 1045.
1969 November 27 - 06:31 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C62/2.
  • ESRO C62/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 1104.
1969 November 27 - 05:29 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C62/1.
  • ESRO C62/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 1104.
1969 December 7 - 01:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO-45.003.
  • ISRO 45.03 Test/Ionosphere/X-ray Astronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 1592.
1970 February 4 - 05:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C57/1.
  • ESRO C57/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1970 February 23 - 16:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C37/1.
  • ESRO C37/1 Ionosphere Barium release mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 1592.
1970 April 3 - 01:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C57/2.
  • ESRO C57/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi). References: 1592.
1970 June 7 - 07:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C48/1.
  • ESRO C48/1 Solar Ultraviolet mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 162 km (100 mi). References: 1592.
1970 August 9 - 23:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C58/2.
  • ESRO C58/2 Ionosphere/Meteorites mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1970 August 10 - 00:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C51/2.
  • ESRO C51/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 1592.
1970 August 19 - 11:03 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C48/2.
  • ESRO C48/2 Solar Ultraviolet mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 1592.
1971 January 7 - 00:27 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.12. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 5.12 Recovery Test/Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1592.
1971 January 17 - 14:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C37/2.
  • ESRO C37/2 Ionosphere Barium release mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 215 km (133 mi). References: 1592.
1971 January 25 - 12:38 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C60/1.
  • ESRO C60/1 Chemical release/particles mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 1592.
1971 January 26 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C60/2.
  • ESRO C60/2 Chemical release/particles mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 1592.
1971 January 27 - 23:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C78/1.
  • ESRO C78/1 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1971 April 26 - 19:34 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C136.
  • CNES C136 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1971 May 26 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C141.
  • CNES C141 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1971 May 27 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C142.
  • CNES C142 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 1592.
1971 May 27 - 04:36 GMT - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C137.
  • CNES C137 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 1592.
1971 July 31 - 00:21 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C59/1.
  • ESRO C59/1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1971 August 1 - 00:29 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C59/2.
  • ESRO C59/2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1971 September 13 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 C133.
  • CNES C133 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1971 September 19 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 C146.
  • CNES C146 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1971 September 19 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 C132.
  • CNES C132 Aeronomy mission Nation: France. Agency: CNES. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 793.
1971 October 18 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C154.
  • CNES C154/ISRO 5.13? Recovery Test mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1149.
1971 November 22 - 21:08 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A CE-67.
  • ESRO C78/2 Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 1592.
1972 January 21 - 19:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C76/1.
  • ESRO C76/1 Particles/Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1972 January 22 - 00:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C76/2.
  • ESRO C76/2 Particles/Auroral mission Nation: Europe. Agency: ESRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1972 April 7 - 14:20 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 Rehbar 23.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1972 April 8 - 14:18 GMT - Launch Site: Sonmiani. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 1. LV Configuration: Centaure 1 Rehbar 24.
  • Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: Pakistan. Agency: SUPARCO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1972 August 12 - 02:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.14?.
  • ISRO 5.14? Fields mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 930.
1972 August 17 - 10:02 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.16.
  • ISRO 5.16 Fields mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 930.
1972 October 13 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.17.
  • ISRO 5.17 Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1973 January 21 - 09:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.15.
  • ISRO 5.15 Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). References: 1592.
1973 February 2 - 19:05 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.18.
  • ISRO 5.18 Fields mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 147 km (91 mi). References: 930.
1973 March 3 - 06:05 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.19.
  • ISRO 5.19 Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO/CNES. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 1592.
1973 April 11 - 17:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.20.
  • ISRO 5.20 Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 1592.
1973 July 4 - 01:15 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A ISRO 5.21.
  • ISRO 5.21 Fields mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 930.
1974 February 20 - 17:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/1.
  • SSC C111/1 Auroral mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 1592.
1974 February 20 - 18:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/2.
  • SSC C111/2 Auroral mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592.
1974 September 12 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2C. LV Configuration: Centaure 2C (ESRO) C99/1.
  • NO-II-1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Belgium. Agency: CNES/Belge. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 572.
1974 September 12 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2C. LV Configuration: Centaure 2C (ESRO) C99/2.
  • NO-II-2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Belgium. Agency: CNES/Belge. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 572.
1974 September 13 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ALFS. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2C. LV Configuration: Centaure 2C (ESRO) C99/3.
  • NO-II-3 Aeronomy mission Nation: Belgium. Agency: CNES/Belge. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 572.
1975 February 9 - 05:50 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.23 CE-1.
  • ISRO 5.23 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1975 February 19 - 09:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.24 CE-2.
  • ISRO 5.25 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 1592.
1975 February 19 - 05:35 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.25 CE-4.
  • ISRO 5.24 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 1592.
1975 March 7 - 00:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2C. LV Configuration: Centaure 2C SSC S13.
  • SSC S13 Aeronomy mission Nation: Sweden. Agency: SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 1592.
1975 April 21 - 17:30 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.27.
  • ISRO 5.27 Aeronomy mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 156 km (96 mi). References: 930.
1975 April 21 - 08:11 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure ISRO 5.26.
  • ISRO 5.26 Aeronomy mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 157 km (97 mi). References: 930.
1976 February 29 - 13:04 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.29.
  • ISRO 5.29 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 56 km (34 mi). References: 1592.
1976 March 24 - 00:40 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.30.
  • ISRO 5.30 Ionosphere/Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 1592.
1976 March 26 - 01:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.31.
  • ISRO 5.31 Ionosphere/Fields mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 139 km (86 mi). References: 1592.
1976 April 18 - 23:55 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.32.
  • ISRO 5.32 Aeronomy/Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 1592.
1976 July 27 - 04:45 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.33.
  • ISRO 5.33 Test mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 97 km (60 mi). References: 1592.
1976 October 8 - 17:44 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.34.
  • ISRO 5.34 Plasma mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 1592.
1976 October 14 - 17:17 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.35. FAILURE: Failure.
  • ISRO 5.35 Plasma mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. References: 1592.
1976 October 27 - 16:26 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.36.
  • ISRO 5.36 Plasma mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1592.
1976 November 18 - 04:25 GMT - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B ISRO 5.37.
  • ISRO 5.37 Ionosphere mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 1592.
1977 December 12 - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C-3-2.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1059.
1977 December 16 - Launch Site: El Arenosillo. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. LV Configuration: Centaure C-3-2.
  • Ionosphere mission Nation: France. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1059.
1979 November 15 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B.
  • AST 2 Aeronomy mission? Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 1061.
1980 February 18 - Launch Site: Thumba. Launch Vehicle: Centaure. Model: Centaure 2B. LV Configuration: Centaure 2B C.59.
  • NO Photometer Aeronomy mission Nation: India. Agency: ISRO. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 1559.
Bibliography and Further Reading
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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