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AngoSat-2

successProton-M/Blok DM-03 | AngoSat-2

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.

Overview

Date / time
October 12, 2022 at 03:00 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
81/24 (81P)
Mission
AngoSat-2
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Orbit
Launch vehicle
Proton-M Blok DM-03 →
Launch provider
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) →

Payloads deployed · 1

ANGOSAT 2
GEO