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Sumbandila

Spacecraft · South Africa

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Sumbandila
Sumbandila
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South African imaging satellite with a ground resolution of 6.25 m. Experimental satellite built by SunSpace for University of Stellenbosch, SunSpace, South Africa. Launched 2009.

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Related

Launch Vehicles
R-7, Soyuz-2-1B
Launch Sites
Baikonur LC31

Chronology

1 event

2009 September 17

15:55 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC31. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-2-1B.
  • Sumbandila - . Mass: 81 kg (178 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: RKA. Class: Technology. Type: Technology satellite. Spacecraft: Sumbandila. USAF Sat Cat: 35870 . COSPAR: 2009-049F. Apogee: 505 km (313 mi). Perigee: 501 km (311 mi). Inclination: 97.30 deg. Period: 94.70 min. South African imaging satellite with a ground resolution of 6.25 m..