Early Launches
- 10 March 1970 - The first Diamant-B launched the DIAL/MIKA and DIAL/WIKA satellites. DIAL/MIKA failed during launch, but entered orbit with a total mass of 111 kg. DIAL/WIKA provided data for about two months after launch.
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