Horus-2 (Helusi-2)

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 SatelliteHorus-2 (Helusi-2)
PurposeEarth Observation
ContractorDFH Satellite Co. Ltd.
Country of ContractorChina
Launch Mass (kg.)330
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)488
Date of Launch13.03.2023
Launch SiteJiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Launch VehicleLong March 2
COSPAR Number2023-032A
NORAD Number55844

Also on 13 March 2023, the Horus-2 was launched from a Chinese CZ-2C launch vehicle (3).

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