It’s been four months since Algeria launched its first communication satellite programme in Orbit in cooperation with China. The Alcomsat-1 satellite was carried into orbit by a Chinese Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. The satellite will be operated by the Algerian Space Agency, and it has a design life of 15 years. The Alcomsat-1 satellite program is the first of a bilateral cooperation between Algeria and China in space technology. Its successful launch is good news for both countries as this will pave way for more cooperation and more space programmes.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 18, 2018 12:23 UTC