Challenge-1
Challenge-1[1] (TelNet Challenge One)[2][3] is the first domestically-made satellite from Tunisia. It was launched on 20 March 2021 by Russia on a Soyuz 2 rocket from Baikonur in Kazakhstan; Tunisian Independence Day. The satellite was built by a team of telecommunications engineers from TelNet, as an Internet of Things satellite. This marked the 6th African country to make its own satellite. The satellite is to be the first of a constellation of 30 satellites.[1][3][4] The satellite was first announced in September 2019 for a July 2020 launch.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Tunisia reaches for stars with satellite launch". Kuwait Times. AFP. 22 March 2021.
- ^ "TELnET Challenge One mission control centre". Webdo.tn. March 2021.
- ^ a b "Tunisia launches first satellite, "Challenge 1"". North Africa Post. 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Lancement, samedi, 20 mars, de « Challenge 1 », premier satellite 100% tunisien" (in French). L'Economiste Maghrébin. TAP. 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Le satellite tunisien « Challenge 1 » lancé en juillet 2020". webdo.tn (in French). Webdo. 26 September 2019.
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