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AFRICASAT-1 (MEASAT-1) (23765)
COSPAR: 1996-002B | Alt Name: Measat 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 1996
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23765
International Designator
1996-002B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:19:21 GMT
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Inclination
12.46°
Right Ascension
29.18°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
332.31°
Period
1453.60 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AFRICASAT-1 (MEASAT-1)
Alternative Name
Measat 1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
BINA
Country
Malaysia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23765U 96002B 26184.93010880 -.00000247 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 23765 12.4550 29.1803 0003923 332.3134 220.4683 0.99064435111010
Source: Celestrak
Summary
AFRICASAT-1 (MEASAT-1), also known as Measat 1, is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID of 23765 and object identifier 1996-002B. It was launched on January 12, 1996, from ELA2 at the FRGUI site using an Ariane 44L launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by BINA and manufactured by HSES. AFRICASAT-1 has a configuration of HS-376, with dimensions including a length and span of 7.8 meters and a diameter of 2.2 meters. It weighs 820 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 592 kg. The satellite is equipped with solar cells for power generation along with batteries, and it features 5 (+1) high-power Ku-band transponders (#1), 11 Ku-band transponders (#2), and 12 C-band transponders (both). Its shape is cylindrical with a radar cross section of approximately 9.7037 square meters. AFRICASAT-1 has an expected lifetime of 12 years for the first segment and 11 years for the second, serving communication purposes in its mission orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.8
Diameter
2.2
Span
7.8
Dry Mass
592
Launch Mass
820
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
9.7037
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HS376 Measat 1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
12 years (#1); 11 years (#2)
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
Star 30C
Equipment
5 (+1) high-power Ku-band transponders (#1), 11 Ku-band transponders (#2), 12 C-band transponders (both)
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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