Azur (also called GRS-A) was
West Germany's first
scientific satellite. Launched on 8 November 1969 it studied the
Van Allen belts, solar particles, and
aurorae.
The construction of the satellite was carried out by
Ludwig Bölkow, one of the aeronautical pioneers of Germany, and with the participation of other German companies.
References
External links
Encyclopedia of Science - Azur
Satellites of Germany
Science and technology in West Germany
First artificial satellites of a country
Spacecraft launched in 1969
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