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KazSTSat Technology Satellite

Kazakhstan Scientific and Technological Satellite

A technology satellite launched on December 3, 2018 from Vandenberg aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Status
In operation since 2018

Project purpose

  • Validation of Kazakhstan-developed spacecraft subsystem design technologies
  • Commercial optical imaging

Key facts about KazSTSat

Development and partners

  • Designed and assembled by the Ghalam LLP team
  • Implemented in cooperation with SSTL (UK)

Practical applications

  • Delivery of satellite imagery for agriculture and emergency response
  • Commercial data export to strategic partners