# EgyptSat 2

> Egyptian space satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q16354696](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16354696)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EgyptSat_2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/egyptsat-2

## Summary
EgyptSat 2 is an Egyptian Earth observation satellite launched on 2014-04-16. It is an artificial Earth-orbiting spacecraft built by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia and operated by Egypt’s National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS).

## Key Facts
- EgyptSat 2 is an Earth observation satellite and an artificial satellite of the Earth.  
- Launch date: 2014-04-16 (significant event: rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31).  
- COSPAR ID: 2014-021A.  
- Operator: National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) of Egypt.  
- Manufacturer: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U.  
- Launch site (start point): Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- Alternate names / aliases: EGYPTSAT 2; إيجيبت سات - 2; native label: إيجيبت سات 2.  
- SCN / Wolfram identifier: SCN value 39678; Wolfram language entity code Entity["Satellite", "39678"].  
- Other identifiers: Freebase ID /m/010fc37k.  
- Wikipedia title: EgyptSat 2; available in multiple languages including ar, de, en, fr, he, hu, id, pl.

## FAQs
### Q: What is EgyptSat 2?
A: EgyptSat 2 is an Egyptian Earth observation satellite—an artificial satellite designed to observe Earth from orbit—launched on 2014-04-16 and operated by the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences.

### Q: When and where was EgyptSat 2 launched?
A: EgyptSat 2 was launched on 2014-04-16 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. The launch event is recorded as a significant rocket launch on that date and site.

### Q: Who built and launched EgyptSat 2?
A: The satellite was manufactured by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia and was launched on a Soyuz-U launch vehicle.

### Q: Under what identifiers is EgyptSat 2 cataloged?
A: EgyptSat 2 is cataloged with COSPAR ID 2014-021A, SCN value 39678, Freebase ID /m/010fc37k, and Wolfram code Entity["Satellite","39678"].

## Why It Matters
EgyptSat 2 represents a component of Egypt’s space and remote sensing capabilities by placing an Earth observation platform under the management of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS). As an Earth observation satellite, it is part of the class of spacecraft specifically designed to obtain observations of Earth from orbit—capabilities that underpin applications such as national remote sensing, mapping, and the scientific study of terrestrial and environmental phenomena. The satellite’s manufacture by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia and its launch on a Soyuz-U from Baikonur illustrate international industrial and launch cooperation in deploying Egypt’s space assets. Its recorded launch date, COSPAR identifier, and catalog numbers provide definitive tracking and cataloging for researchers, policymakers, and engineers working with spaceborne Earth observation platforms. In short, EgyptSat 2 is a documented part of Egypt’s investment in space-based observation infrastructure and the broader global network of Earth observation satellites.

## Notable For
- Being an Egyptian Earth observation satellite launched on 2014-04-16.  
- Manufactured by the Russian company S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- Launched on a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- Cataloged under COSPAR ID 2014-021A and SCN value 39678.  
- Operated by Egypt’s National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS).

## Body

### Overview
- EgyptSat 2 is identified in datasets and records as an artificial satellite of the Earth and specifically as an Earth observation satellite.  
- Its native Arabic label is إيجيبت سات 2 and it is also referred to as EGYPTSAT 2 and إيجيبت سات - 2.

### Classification and Role
- Instance of: Earth observation satellite; artificial satellite of the Earth.  
- Purpose (by class): As an Earth observation satellite, it is part of spacecraft types designed to observe Earth from orbit.

### Launch Details
- Launch date / significant event: 2014-04-16 (rocket launch).  
- Launch site / start point: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U.

### Manufacturer and Operator
- Manufacturer: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- Operator: National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS), based in Egypt (NARSS inception: 1991; headquarters: Cairo).

### Identifiers and Cataloging
- COSPAR ID: 2014-021A.  
- SCN (satellite catalog number): 39678.  
- Freebase ID: /m/010fc37k.  
- Wolfram language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "39678"].  
- Wikipedia title: EgyptSat 2; available in multiple language editions (ar, arz, de, en, fr, gl, he, hu, id, pl).  
- Sitelink count: 11 (per provided metadata).

### Names and Aliases
- Official name used in many sources: EgyptSat 2.  
- Aliases and local-language labels: EGYPTSAT 2; إيجيبت سات - 2; native_label: إيجيبت سات 2.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report