# EgyptSat 1

> Egyptian space satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q2914940](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2914940)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EgyptSat_1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/egyptsat-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **EgyptSat 1**:

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## Summary  
EgyptSat 1 is an Egyptian communications satellite launched in 2007, operated by the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences. It was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office and launched aboard a Dnepr rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite serves as part of Egypt's efforts to develop its space capabilities.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** April 17, 2007  
- **Operator:** National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (established 1991, headquartered in Cairo)  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office (also known as Pivdenmash)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Dnepr (a converted Soviet ICBM)  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 109  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-012A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 31117  
- **Aliases:** MisrSat-1, إجيبت سات - ١, إجيبت سات-١, إيجيبت سات - ١, إجيبت سات - 1, إجيبت سات-1  
- **Class:** Communications satellite, artificial satellite of the Earth  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operates EgyptSat 1?  
A: EgyptSat 1 is operated by the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt's primary space institution.  

### Q: What was the launch vehicle used for EgyptSat 1?  
A: It was launched aboard a Dnepr rocket, a converted Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).  

### Q: Where was EgyptSat 1 launched from?  
A: The satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 109 in Kazakhstan.  

## Why It Matters  
EgyptSat 1 represents Egypt's early steps in developing indigenous space capabilities, marking its entry into satellite technology. As a communications satellite, it supports telecommunications and remote sensing, contributing to national infrastructure and scientific research. Its launch also highlights international collaboration, with Ukrainian and Russian involvement in manufacturing and launch services. The satellite's success paved the way for subsequent Egyptian space missions, reinforcing the country's strategic interest in space technology for economic and security applications.  

## Notable For  
- **First Egyptian Satellite:** One of Egypt's earliest domestically involved satellite projects.  
- **International Collaboration:** Manufactured by Ukraine's Pivdenne Design Office and launched via a Russian-Ukrainian Dnepr rocket.  
- **Strategic Importance:** Supports Egypt's telecommunications and remote sensing needs.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **April 17, 2007**, from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 109**.  
- Used a **Dnepr rocket**, a repurposed Soviet ICBM.  

### Technical Details  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office (Ukraine).  
- **Operator:** National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (Egypt).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-012A.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Communications satellite, artificial satellite of the Earth.  

### Aliases  
- Also known as **MisrSat-1** and various Arabic script variations.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013