# Yamal 101

> Russian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q20557312](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20557312)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamal_101)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/yamal-101

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Yamal 101**:

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## Summary  
Yamal 101 is a Russian communications satellite launched in 1999 as part of the Yamal constellation. Operated by Gazprom Space Systems, it was deployed to provide telecommunications services. The satellite was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2M space tug.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 6, 1999 (COSPAR ID: 1999-047A).  
- **Operator**: Gazprom Space Systems.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket with Blok DM-2M space tug.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25896.  
- **Class**: Part of the Yamal communications satellite constellation.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on September 6, 1999.  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operates Yamal 101?  
A: Yamal 101 is operated by Gazprom Space Systems, a Russian satellite communications provider.  

### Q: What rocket launched Yamal 101?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket, a Russian/Soviet carrier rocket, with a Blok DM-2M space tug.  

### Q: When was Yamal 101 launched?  
A: The satellite was launched on September 6, 1999.  

## Why It Matters  
Yamal 101 is significant as part of Russia's Yamal satellite constellation, which supports telecommunications infrastructure, including TV broadcasting, internet, and corporate communications. Its launch marked an expansion of Gazprom's space-based capabilities, reinforcing Russia's presence in the global satellite communications market. The use of the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs, highlights the continuity of Russia's aerospace engineering prowess.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Yamal Satellite**: One of the earlier satellites in the Yamal constellation.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Proton-K rocket for commercial payloads.  
- **Gazprom's Role**: Showcased Gazprom Space Systems' entry into satellite communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 6, 1999.  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K with Blok DM-2M upper stage.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1999-047A.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: Gazprom Space Systems.  
- **Spacecraft Type**: Communications satellite (Yamal class).  
- **Catalog Number**: 25896.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Yamal constellation, which provides telecom services across Russia and beyond.  
- Launched during a period of expansion for Russian commercial satellite operations.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report