Alcomsat-1 is the first Algerian telecommunications satellite. It is expected to operate in geostationary orbit for 15 years. Satellite carries Ku-band and Ka-band transponders for civil applications and X-band, UHF and EHF for the needs of the military and strategic state sectors.

Mission type: Communications · Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Rocket: Long March 3B/E · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation