SaudiSat 5A,5B explained

SaudiSat 5A, 5B
Function:	Remote-sensing,Earth Observation
Country-Origin:	Saudi Arabia
Manufacturer:	KACST
Mass:	425 kg
Status:	Active

SaudiSat 5A and 5B are two Saudi satellites were developed, manufactured and operated by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). The aim of these satellites is to provide high-resolution images of the planet's surface from low Earth orbits which will be utilized for urban planning, monitor movements and changes on the Earth's surface.^[1] The high-resolution images will also be used by government agencies for use in various fields of development.^{[2] [3]}

Launch

SaudiSat 5A and 5B were launched on December 7, 2018, at 04:12 (UTC) by the Chinese orbital carrier rocket Long March 2D from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center of China.^{[4] [5]}

References

1. Web site: Two Saudi-designed satellites launch into space. 2018-12-07. Arab News. en. 2019-01-19.
2. Web site: Saudi Arabia successfully launches Sat 5A, Sat 5B satellites. english.alarabiya.net. en. 2019-01-19.
3. Web site: Saudi Arabia successfully launches Sat 5A, Sat 5B satellites. 2018-12-07. Saudigazette. English. 2019-01-19.
4. Web site: CZ-2D (2) (Chang Zheng-2D (2)). space.skyrocket.de. 2019-01-19.
5. Web site: Saudisat 5A, 5B. space.skyrocket.de. 2019-01-19.