Agila (satellite)
| Names | Andesat-1 Philippines Sat-2 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Astranis Orbits Corporation |
| COSPAR ID | 2024-252 |
| Mission duration | Planned: 7–10 years[1] Elapsed: 10 days |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | MicroGEO |
| Manufacturer | Astranis |
| Launch mass | 400 kg (880 lb)[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 29 December 2024, 13:00 PhST[2] |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 B1083.7 |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral, SLC–40 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | GEO |
Agila is a communications satellite built by Astranis Space Technologies and operated by Orbits Corporation which is planned to serve the Philippines.
History
[edit]United States-based Astranis Space Technologies and Philippines-based Orbits Corporation announced in November 2023 a partnership to launch at least two MicroGEO satellites named Agila to exclusively serve the Philippine market.[3][4][5] The collaboration is valued US$400 million.[6]
It is meant to provide internet connection to remote areas in the country, as well as select Philippine government agencies and infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, and police stations.[7]
The first Agila satellite successfully launched from the United States on December 29, 2024 after suffering a launch abort on December 21.[2][8] It is projected to be operational by February 14, 2025 once it establishes its position over the Philippines.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Gunter D. Krebs. "Philippines Sat 1, 2 (?, Agila)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ a b Tariq Malik. "SpaceX launches 4 Astranis satellites on 2nd try after last-second abort". Space.com. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Luisa Cabato (16 November 2023). "2 PH internet sats for launching in 2024 named Agila, 10 million to gain". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Lawmakers laud Marcos' Agila internet satellite program for PH far-flung areas". Manila Standard. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Lawmakers upbeat on Agila internet satellite program". The Philippine Star. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Dano Daanoy (5 January 2024). "DICT plans to utilize bandwidth from Agila satellite initiative". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b Raffy Ayeng (3 November 2024). "Agila satellite launch set in December". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Mike Wall (21 December 2024). "Abort! SpaceX calls off launch of 'MicroGEO' satellites at last second (video)". Space.com. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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