Horus-2 (Helusi-2) is an Earth observation satellite launched by China for a client whose identity remains unknown. It is believed to be an Egyptian Earth observation satellite that was built in partnership with Egypt’s National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSSS) and Chinese company DFH.
Name of Satellite | Horus-2 (Helusi-2) |
Purpose | Earth Observation |
Contractor | DFH Satellite Co. Ltd. |
Country of Contractor | China |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 330 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 488 |
Date of Launch | 13.03.2023 |
Launch Site | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center |
Launch Vehicle | Long March 2 |
COSPAR Number | 2023-032A |
NORAD Number | 55844 |
Also on 13 March 2023, the Horus-2 was launched from a Chinese CZ-2C launch vehicle (3).