# DIAL/WIKA
**Wikidata**: [Q1208351](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1208351)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dial-wika

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DIAL/WIKA** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
DIAL/WIKA is an Earth observation satellite launched in 1970 as part of France's space program. It was deployed using the Diamant rocket from the ELA-3 launch site, marking a significant milestone in early satellite-based Earth monitoring.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 10, 1970 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1970-017A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183), [reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Diamant, a French expendable satellite launcher ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 04344 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Earth observation satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on March 10, 1970, from ELA-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DIAL/WIKA?  
A: DIAL/WIKA was designed as an Earth observation satellite, tasked with monitoring Earth's surface from orbit for scientific or environmental purposes.  

### Q: Which country launched DIAL/WIKA?  
A: France launched DIAL/WIKA using its Diamant rocket, reflecting the nation's early advancements in space technology.  

### Q: Where was DIAL/WIKA launched from?  
A: It was launched from ELA-3, a key launch site associated with France's space program.  

## Why It Matters  
DIAL/WIKA represents an early effort in satellite-based Earth observation, contributing to the foundational knowledge of remote sensing technology. Its launch underscored France's growing capabilities in space exploration during the Cold War era, alongside global superpowers. By leveraging the Diamant rocket, France demonstrated its ability to independently deploy satellites, paving the way for future missions in meteorology, environmental monitoring, and defense. Though less documented than contemporary missions, DIAL/WIKA's role highlights the diversification of space programs beyond the U.S. and USSR.

## Notable For  
- **Early Earth Observation**: One of France's pioneering satellites dedicated to monitoring Earth.  
- **Diamant Rocket**: Launched using France's first indigenously developed satellite launcher.  
- **Limited Documentation**: Unlike major U.S. or Soviet satellites, DIAL/WIKA has fewer public records, making it a niche subject in space history.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 10, 1970 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Vehicle**: Diamant, a French expendable launcher ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: ELA-3, a launch facility associated with France's space program ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1970-017A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 04344 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Classification  
- **Instance**: Earth observation satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  

### Legacy  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Articles exist in 7 languages (de, es, fr, gl, hu, pt, sk), indicating moderate international recognition.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity**: Recognized as `Entity["Satellite", "04344"]`.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report