KAZSAT-1 (29230)

COSPAR: 2006-022A | Alt Name: Kazsat

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 17, 2006

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29230

International Designator

2006-022A

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:55:29 GMT

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Inclination

11.89°

Right Ascension

35.84°

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Argument of Perigee

191.61°

Period

1451.17 min

Mean Motion

0.99 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

KAZSAT-1

Alternative Name

Kazsat

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

KAZK

Country

Kazakhstan

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 29230U 06022A   26185.16353046  .00000083  00000-0  00000-0 0  9997

2 29230  11.8942  35.8367 0004197 191.6077 177.8504  0.99230231 72816

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Summary

KAZSAT-1, also known as Kazsat, is a communication satellite launched on June 17, 2006, from TYMSC using the Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 3 meters in length and 2 meters in diameter with a span of 7 meters. It weighs 1092 kilograms at launch and 1000 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with 12 Ku-band transponders, it provides communication services. Its propulsion system includes 8 SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters and a K10K-engine. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by KHRR for the Kazakh owner KAZK, its mission is scheduled to last for 10 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

1092

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

15.8866

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kazsat 78KS No. 25601

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

KHRR

Life Expectancy

10 years

Bus

Kazsat

Configuration

Yakhta (mod.)

Motor

8 x SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters; K10K-engine

Equipment

12 Ku-band transponders

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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