LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Wed Oct 12 2022

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

AngoSat-2

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(3:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(3:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

(3:00 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Proton-M Blok DM-03

Description:

Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a four stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle. It is a Proton-M with an added DM-03 Fourth stage.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Communications
The AngoSat 2 is a communications satellite built for Angola to replace the failed AngoSat 1. The Angosat Project calls for development of a communications satellite with C- and Ku-band transponders, its launch into a geostationary orbit and development of the ground communication and TV broadcasting infrastructure. In August 2019 it was revealed the replacement satellite is being built by ISS Reshetnev (Bus) and Airbus Defence & Space (payload). Construction has started in February 2018.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Pad

81/24 (81P)