An Indian PSLV launches SPOT-6 and a Japanese microsatellite
On September 9, 2012, an Indian PSLV launched SPOT-6 and a Japanese microsatellite.
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The Event
On September 9, 2012, an Indian PSLV launched SPOT-6 and a Japanese microsatellite.
The Scientific Context
The mission carried a French Earth-observation satellite and a smaller spacecraft built for a separate research program.
From flight to results
A launch established that the vehicle was on its way. Any later observations, deployments or crew operations came at distinct points in the flight.
Reading the Historical Record
The linked chronology identifies the date; the event or subject reference gives further context. The date refers to the milestone described above.
About the Historical Recreation
The proposed visual shows a period-accurate vehicle or spacecraft on its launch stand, followed by a wide illustrative view of the flight environment. It is an AI illustration, not archival footage or an eyewitness record.
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