CASC
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Alcomsat-1
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
16:40:04
Sunday December 10, 2017
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Alcomsat-1
Alcomsat-1 is the first Algerian communication satellite. The satellite is designed for a 15-year operational lifetime and is a partnership between Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) and China. It is dedicated to telecommunications, television broadcasting, and internet services.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
5,200 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
CASCPrice
$29.15 million
Rocket
Height: 56.3m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 11,500 kg
GTO: 5,550 kg
Liftoff Thrust
5,986 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.2m
Height: 9.56m
Stages
3
Strap-ons
4
Launch Site
Stats
Long March 3
95th
Mission
5th
Mission of 2017
2017
83rd
Orbital launch attempt