Algeria has finally launched its new satellite ALSAT-2A after having postponed it for two years (delay not always due to the Algerian side). The satellite, built by Astrium, is the first of the second generation after ALSAT-1 and should be followed by ALSAT-2B which will be built in Algeria (Arzew) with Astrium‘s collaboration.
ALSAT-2 was launched two days ago from an Indian launch base, and will be used to observe Algeria with a resolution of 2.5m and a higher image quality compared to ALSAT-1 (launched in 2002). These two satellites’ images will be used in a wide range of applications including cartography, management of agriculture, forestry, water, mineral and oil resources, crop protection, management of natural disasters and land planning.
