Space Satellites Currently Orbiting Earth - Saudicomsat-1


CountrySaudi Arabia
OperatorRiyadh Space Research Institute
TypeCommercial
PurposeTechnology Development
Type of OrbitLEO, Sun-sync.
Launch SiteBaikonur Cosmodrome
Launch VehicleDnepr 1
NORAD Number28369
Launch Date6/29/2004
Perigee (KM)699< > =
Apogee (KM)734< > =
Eccentricity2.47E-03< > =
Inclination (degrees)98.2< > =
Period (minutes)99.11< > =
Launch Mass (KG.)12< > =
CommentsCommunications services; part of planned 24-satellite constellation. First commercial satellites.
SourceUnion of Concerned Scientists - Satellite Database (2007)

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