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StatusSuccess
VehicleProton-M Blok DM-03
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
Pad81/24 (81P)
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Mission
The AngoSat 2 is a communications satellite built for Angola to replace the failed AngoSat 1. The Angosat Project calls for development of a communications satellite with C- and Ku-band transponders, its launch into a geostationary orbit and development of the ground communication and TV broadcasting infrastructure. In August 2019 it was revealed the replacement satellite is being built by ISS Reshetnev (Bus) and Airbus Defence & Space (payload). Construction has started in February 2018.
Quick facts
VehicleProton-M Blok DM-03
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
Pad81/24 (81P)
SiteBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
WindowOct 12, 15:00:00 UTC→Oct 12, 15:00:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyProton / UR-500