Alsat-3A

Alsat-3A

Mission type	Earth observation
Operator	ASAL
COSPAR ID	2026-003A
Website	asal.dz
Mission duration	5 years (expected)
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer	CAST / CGWIC
Start of mission
Launch date	15 January 2026, 04:01:00 (2026-01-15UTC04:01Z) UTC
Rocket	Long March 2C
Launch site	Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Contractor	CASC
Orbital parameters
Regime	Sun-synchronous
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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]}

See also

• Alcomsat-1
• AlSAT-1
• Alsat-1B/2B
• Alsat-2A
• Algerian Space Agency

References

1. "China launches new remote-sensing satellite". China Daily. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 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.

External links

• ASAL Official Website