Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite

PakTES-1A
Mission type Earth observation, Satellite
Operator SUPARCO
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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Launch Site, Rocket and Date". Dawn Newspaper. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "China to launch two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan in July".
  3. ↑ "PakTES 1A, 1B". space.skyrocket.de. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
  4. ↑ "Pakistan launches two satellites using Chinese rocket | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2018-07-09.

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