Alsat-3A

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Alsat-3A
Mission typeEarth observation
Operator ASAL
COSPAR ID 2026-009A
SATCAT no. 67474
Website asal.dz
Mission duration5 years (expected)
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer CAST
Launch mass500 kilograms (1,100 lb)
Dry mass500 kilograms (1,100 lb)
Dimensions2 metres (6.6 ft) length, 1 metre (3.3 ft) diameter, 4 metres (13 ft) span
Start of mission
Launch date15 January 2026, 04:01:00 (2026-01-15UTC04:01)  UTC
Rocket Long March 2C
Launch site Jiuquan, Launch Area 94
Contractor CASC
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Sun-synchronous
Periapsis altitude 489 kilometres (304 mi)
Apoapsis altitude 627 kilometres (390 mi)
Inclination 97.4 degrees
Epoch 16 January 2026
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Alsat-3A is an Algerian Earth observation satellite operated by the Algerian Space Agency, designed to capture high-resolution images of Earth's surface, resource management, and disaster response. Launched on 15 January 2026 using Long March 2C, [1] the satellite was developed through a collaboration between Algeria and China. It represents an advancement over the earlier Alsat-2 series (Alsat-2A, Alsat-2B) in terms of imaging resolution and technical capabilities. [2] [3] [4]

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  1. ↑ "Algerian surveillance satellite launched by Chinese rocket". Janes . 15 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Algeria Launches its Next Generation Earth Observation Satellite, ALSAT-3A". Space in Africa. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Algeria Successfully Launches Alsat-3A Satellite". AL24 News. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation". SpaceNews . 16 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
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