Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite
| Mission type | Earth observation, Satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | SUPARCO |
| COSPAR ID | 2018-056A |
| SATCAT no. | 43529 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | SUPARCO |
| Launch mass | 300 kg (660 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 9 July 2018 [1] |
| Rocket | Long March 2C [1] |
| Launch site | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre[1] |
| Contractor | China |
Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite (PakTES-1A) is a experimental satellite of Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission. It was made by SUPARCO, and launched by China.[2] It has 300 Kilogram Mass.[3] The Satellite was launched by Long March 2C rocket on 9 July, 2018. It will operate at an altitude of 610 kilometres (380 mi) from the Earth.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Launch Site, Rocket and Date". Dawn Newspaper. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "China to launch two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan in July".
- ^ "PakTES 1A, 1B". space.skyrocket.de. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ^ "Pakistan launches two satellites using Chinese rocket | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
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