Afghansat 1
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Afghansat 1, formerly named Eutelsat W2M, Eutelsat 48B, Eutelsat 28B is a telecommunications satellite operated by Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Wikipedia
Launch date: December 20, 2008
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre
Orbit height: 22,236 mi
Speed on orbit: 1.908 miles/s
Max speed: 1.908 mph
Launch mass: 3,460 kilograms (7,630 lb)
Longitude: 48° East