TiungSAT-1

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TiungSAT-1 is the first Malaysian microsatellite.[1] The satellite is developed through the technology transfer and training programme between Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) Malaysia and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., United Kingdom. TiungSAT-1 was launched aboard Dnepr rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on 26 September 2000.[2]

References

  1. Herbert Kramer. "TiungSat". Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors. Springer Verlag. ISBN 3-540-42388-5. 
  2. "Third satellite launch this year for SSTL: TiungSAT-1 in orbit". Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. September 27, 2000. 

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