The Peole (Preliminaire Eole) satellite was a prototype of the Eole weather satellite. The satellite carried the Eole transponders as well as a gravity gradient stabilization system, geodetic laser retroreflectors, and experimental solar cells. Peole was launched on 1970 Dec 12, but the orbit reached was lower than planned.
| Peole | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Dec 12 | Launch by Diamant B | CSG ELD | |
| 97.2 517 x 747 x 15.0 | |||
| 1980 Jun 16 | Reentered | ||