Alsat-1B
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Alsat-1B is an Algerian satellite operated by the Agence Spatiale Algerienne for agricultural and disaster monitoring.[2][3] The contract for the mission was signed in July 2014. The satellite is based on the SSTL-100 bus. The satellite weighs 103 kilograms (227 lb) and carries an Earth imaging payload with 12-metre (39 ft) panchromatic imager and 24-metre (79 ft) multispectral cameras.[4][2]
Quick Facts Mission type, Operator ...
Mission type | Earth observation |
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Operator | Algerian Space Agency |
COSPAR ID | 2016-059C ![]() |
SATCAT no. | 41785![]() |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | SSTL |
Launch mass | 103 kilograms (227 lb)[1] |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 26 September 2016, 03.44:00 (2016-09-26UTC03:44Z) UTC |
Rocket | PSLV-C35[1] |
Launch site | Sriharikota |
Orbital parameters | |
Regime | Sun synchronous |
Periapsis altitude | 700 kilometres (430 mi) |
Apoapsis altitude | 700 kilometres (430 mi) |
Inclination | 98 degrees |
Period | 98.5 min |
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