Agila-1 Explained

Agila-1
Names List:Palapa B2P (1987-1996)
Agila-1 (1996-1998)
Mission Type:Communications
Operator:PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (1987-1996)
Mabuhay (1996-1998)
Cospar Id:1987-029A
Satcat:S17706
Launch Date: UTC[1]
Launch Rocket:Delta-3920 PAM-D
Launch Site:Cape Canaveral LC-17
Last Contact:January 1998

Agila-1 or Mabuhay was launched on March 20, 1987, under the name Palapa B2-P in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It was originally under Indonesian company, PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara until it was acquired by Philippine company, Mabuhay Satellite Corporation which is under PLDT in 1996. Upon its acquisition by Mabuhay, it became the first Philippine satellite through acquisition while in orbit. Palapa B2-P was later renamed to "Agila-1", the local name for the Philippine eagle. The satellite's operation ended in January 1998 and was deorbited.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Launch Log. Jonathan. McDowell. Jonathan's Space Page. 13 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Palapa B2P. WEEBAU Space Encyclopedia. 13 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Krebs. Gunter. Palapa B1, B2, B2P, B2R, B4 / Palapa Pacific / Agila 1 / NewSat 1. Gunter Space Page. 13 May 2015.
  4. News: Mabuhay acquires Indon satellite;sets new orbit. Manila Standard. July 25, 1996.
  5. Web site: Mabuhay Acquires Pasifik Satellite. Telecompaper. June 30, 2014. August 6, 1996.