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ALSAT-2A

Algerian Earth observation satellite. ALSAT-2A was launched on July 12, 2010 aboard a PSLV from Sriharikota. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2010-035DNORAD 36798Algeria

Identity

Name in GCAT
ALSAT-2A
International designator
2010-035D
NORAD catalog number
36798
GCAT identifier
S36798
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/609

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Civil government
Program
Alsat
Owner
ASAL
Country
Algeria
Builder
Astrium (F) Toulouse
Platform (bus)
Myriade

Launch

Date
July 12, 2010 · 03:52 UTC
Launch record
2010-035Success
Rocket
PSLV
Spaceport
Sriharikota · pad FLP

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
621 km
Apogee
638 km
Inclination
98.14°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
November 2021
End of operations
November 2021

Size

Mass
116 kg
Dry mass
111 kg
Length
1.0 m
Diameter
0.60 m
Span
1.8 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q1138051 (CC0).