{"id":4249,"date":"2026-02-01T21:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/algeria-launches-sixth-satellite-tebboune-hails-success"},"modified":"2026-02-01T22:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T22:36:58","slug":"algeria-launches-sixth-satellite-tebboune-hails-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/miscellaneous\/algeria-launches-sixth-satellite-tebboune-hails-success","title":{"rendered":"Algeria Launches Sixth Satellite, Tebboune Hails Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press. <\/strong> <\/span>Algeria has launched a new high-resolution Earth observation satellite, the second of its kind in less than two weeks and the sixth within Algeria\u2019s satellite constellation that began in 2002. The move strengthens the country\u2019s capabilities in space and satellite surveillance and contributes to enhancing and developing national capacities in both the civilian and military spheres.<\/p>\n<p>The satellite \u201cAlsat B3\u201d was successfully launched at dawn on Saturday from the Jiuquan Launch Center in northwestern China. In a statement, the Algerian Ministry of Defense said that the Chief of Staff of the People\u2019s National Army, Army General Sai\u0308d Chengriha, followed the launch operation from the ground remote-sensing station near the capital, Algiers, \u201cas part of ongoing efforts to strengthen and develop national capabilities in space surveillance and to complete the structuring of the high-resolution Earth observation system.\u201d The ministry described the event as \u201ca distinguished achievement and another milestone on the path toward building a new Algeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Xinhua News Agency, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during an exchange of congratulations with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the launch of the Algerian remote-sensing satellite, said that \u201cthe successful launch constitutes another tangible achievement in aerospace cooperation between Algeria and China, and a new milestone in the development of bilateral relations, helping both sides expand the horizons of cooperation.\u201d He added that Algeria is ready to continue deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership with China.<\/p>\n<p>On the same occasion, the Chinese president stated that \u201cthe Algerian remote-sensing satellite project, which follows the launch of an Algerian communications satellite, represents a new success for China-Algeria cooperation in the aerospace field and an important manifestation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.\u201d He noted that Sino-Algerian relations have made significant progress in recent years, with continued strengthening of mutual political trust and fruitful practical cooperation, stressing that he \u201cattaches great importance to developing bilateral relations and intends to work with President Tebboune to further enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of both countries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Algerian Army Chief of Staff said that the project has received attention and follow-up from the highest authorities, praising the efforts of the Algerian Space Agency and the military personnel who contributed to its completion. He also commended Chinese support and urged Algerian staff working at the station to \u201cmake optimal use of the knowledge and expertise acquired, ensuring effective control of these satellites, not only in terms of operation and monitoring of their various subsystems, but also in continuing the development of space technology in Algeria,\u201d according to the Ministry of Defense statement.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of \u201cAlsat B3\u201d came less than two weeks after the successful launch of the high-resolution \u201cAlsat A3\u201d satellite on January 15, dedicated to monitoring in the field of geospatial intelligence and value-added geospatial information, such as maps and digital elevation models. The satellite launched today is the sixth of its kind since Algeria\u2019s first satellite, \u201cAlsat 1,\u201d which was launched in November 2002 in cooperation with the British space center from a space station in Russia, in the presence of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, at a cost of $11 million.<\/p>\n<p>In July 2010, Algeria launched the \u201cAlsat-2A\u201d satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota near Chennai, India. It featured high-resolution imaging capabilities and contributed to obtaining more detailed images that helped combat desertification, protect the environment, and detect earthquakes and major disasters, particularly following a series of natural disasters that affected several regions of Algeria, most notably the Bab El Oued floods in Algiers in November 2001 and the Boumerde\u0300s earthquake in May 2003.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by the launch of the \u201cAlsat 2B\u201d satellite in 2016. In December 2017, the \u201cAlcomsat-1\u201d satellite, dedicated to space telecommunications, was launched. It is controlled by engineers of the Algerian Space Agency from a central control room in the city of Boughezoul in Me\u0301de\u0301a Province, 160 kilometers south of Algiers, and a second room in the Bouchaoui area of the capital, for operating telecommunications systems.<\/p>\n<p>Algeria is working to implement the \u201cAlgerian Space Program 2040.\u201d In December 2018, it issued its first law regulating space activities. In August 2021, Algerian authorities relied on satellite imagery to monitor and map wildfires that affected 16 provinces, particularly in the eastern part of the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press. 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