PAD45/1
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
AngoSat-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Angosat and built by Russian RSC Energia. It is Angola’s first communications satellite. Angosat-1 is fitted with C-band and Ku-band transponders and has an operational lifetime of 15 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit 3FAGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
AngoSat-1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4d733966-bf97-4bc2-973d-44dcb5e0b9c4
Reported date: Dec 26, 2017 at 19:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Zenit 3F →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 launch?
The Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for AngoSat-1?
The Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 mission uses the Zenit 3F rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Zenit 3F has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is AngoSat-1 going to?
The AngoSat-1 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching AngoSat-1?
The Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit-3F | AngoSat-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 26, 2017 at 19:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 4d733966-bf97-4bc2-973d-44dcb5e0b9c4
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
●YouTube Video Search5 days ago
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