# Jamal 201

> Russian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q4537552](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537552)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamal_201)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jamal-201

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Jamal 201**:

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## Summary  
Jamal 201 is a Russian communications satellite launched in 2003 as part of the Yamal constellation. Operated by Gazprom Space Systems, it provides geostationary communication services. The satellite was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 24, 2003  
- **Operator:** Gazprom Space Systems  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2003-053B  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2M  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary  
- **Satellite Constellation:** Yamal  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 28094  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Jamal 201 used for?  
A: Jamal 201 is a communications satellite providing telecommunication services, including broadcasting and data transmission, from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Who operates Jamal 201?  
A: It is operated by Gazprom Space Systems, a Russian satellite communications company.  

### Q: When was Jamal 201 launched?  
A: It was launched on November 24, 2003, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.  

## Why It Matters  
Jamal 201 is part of Russia's Yamal satellite constellation, which plays a critical role in national and regional telecommunications infrastructure. By providing reliable geostationary communication services, it supports broadcasting, internet connectivity, and secure government and corporate communications. Its launch reinforced Russia's independent satellite capabilities amid growing demand for digital services. The satellite's deployment also demonstrated the continued use of the Proton-K rocket, a key Soviet-era launch vehicle adapted for modern missions.  

## Notable For  
- One of the operational satellites in the Yamal constellation, a cornerstone of Russian communications.  
- Launched aboard the Proton-K, a historically significant Russian rocket.  
- Contributed to Gazprom Space Systems' expanding satellite network.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date:** November 24, 2003  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23  
- **Rocket:** Proton-K with Blok DM-2M upper stage  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator:** Gazprom Space Systems  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary  
- **Catalog Number:** 28094 (SCN)  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Yamal satellite series, designed for telecommunications.  
- Followed earlier Yamal satellites to enhance Russia's orbital infrastructure.  

### Related Entities  
- **Constellation:** Yamal  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report