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Soyuz 2.1b | Resurs-P No.3
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
March 13, 2016, 6:56 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
This is the third satellite in the Resurs-P series of Earth observation satellites launched by the Russian government to replace the Resurs-DK 1 satellite. The satellite is capable of capturing images with a resolution of 3m per pixel in colour mode and as low as 1m in its panchromatic mode. The images provided will be used for the Russian ministries of Agriculture and Fishing, Meteorology, Transportation, Defence, and Natural Resources.
Low Earth Orbit
PSLV XL | IRNSS-1F
Indian Space Research Organization | IndiaSatish Dhawan Space Centre, India
March 10, 2016, 10:31 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
This is the 6th satellite out of 7 for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit the system will be operated by the Indian government.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 65 West A
ArianeGroup | FranceGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
March 9, 2016, 5:20 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Located at 65 degrees west in GEO, Eutelsat 65 West A will contain 15 C-Band, 24 Ku-band and 24 Ka-Band transponders to provide coverage for Brazil and Latin America. Based on the SSL-1300 platform the satellite weights 6600kg and is powered by 2 solar arrays.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit #va229
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SES-9
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
March 4, 2016, 11:35 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Containing 81 Ku-Band transponders, SES-9 will be positioned at 108.2 degrees East to provide communication coverage for 22 million homes. The satellite will enhance SES’s existing coverage in Asia, Australia and also improve maritime communications in the Indian Ocean. The 5300kg craft will use a xenon ion propulsion system for orbital manoeuvres to decrease the amount of propellant needed.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit #SES9 B1020 - Maiden Flight Of Course I Still Love You
H-IIA 202 | Astro-H (Hitomi)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | JapanTanegashima Space Center, Japan
Feb. 17, 2016, 8:45 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Astro-H is the 6th satellite in a series of X-ray telescopes by JAXA and ISAS. Its 4 instruments on board will cover the X-ray and Gamma ray regions. This region consists of photons with energy ranging from 0.3-600keV, and the telescope will provide the highest resolution ever achieved of 3-10 keV bands. The craft weighs 2.7 tonnes and will be placed into a circular orbit 575km above the ground, with an inclination of 31 degrees.
Low Earth Orbit
Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Feb. 16, 2016, 5:57 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Sentinel-3A is the first in a pair of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the GMES Program. Sentinel-3A contains a temperature scanner, colour instrument and altimeter for monitoring the sea and land. The satellite focuses on providing accurate data about the oceans and in addition also provides information about wildfires and vegetation.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-45 (Topaz-4) (USA-267)
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Feb. 10, 2016, 11:40 a.m.
Unha | Kwangmyongsong-4
Korean Committee of Space Technology | North KoreaSohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Feb. 7, 2016, 12:30 a.m.
Soyuz-2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-M (Kosmos 2514)
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Feb. 7, 2016, 12:21 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Glonass-M, also known as Uragan-M, are the second generation of Uragan satellite design used for GLONASS satellite navigation system. GLONASS is a Russian space-based navigation system comparable to the similar GPS and Galileo systems. This generation improves on accuracy, power consumption and design life. Each satellite weighs 1415 kg, is equipped with 12 L-band antennas, and has an operational lifetime of 7 years.
Medium Earth Orbit
Atlas V 401 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266)
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Feb. 5, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
