collision is quite problematic since the satellite NEE-01 Pegaso has not survived. It was manufactured by the Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency and placed in orbit in April 2013 by a Chinese Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan space center. This nanosatellite (1.2 kg) of 10 cm side embarked visible and infrared camera, so he could take pictures and send them in real time. After a few weeks in orbit, the satellite collided with debris. These came from the fuel tank of a Soviet rocket S14 from 1985.
The satellite does not work
collision occurred 1500 km above the Indian Ocean. The debris damaged the Ecuadorian satellite, but it was not destroyed. According to Ronnie Nader, the director of the Space Agency, the collision was not direct, but the damage is significant because the satellite does not work. NEE-01 Pegaso sent its first images of the area a few days ago. It should still remain in orbit and a second satellite will be sent in July. According to the latest information, it would be launched from Russia.
highly publicized
launch
Ecuadorian satellite had cost about 80,000 dollars and it was a private project. However, the launch had been subsidized by the state paid nearly 700,000 dollars for various tests. The amount also took into account the aircraft certification, logistics and insurance. As it was the first satellite of Ecuador, the event was overwhelmingly relayed in the press. A ceremony worthy of the name had been organized to launch and President Rafael Correa had attended.
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Example: Benjamin read: The only Ecuadorian satellite hit by the remains of a rocket in 1985 Begeek.fr
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