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Conida estimates PeruSAT-1 satellite will operate until 2029

The Peruvian space agency has extended the projected service life of its satellite by up to three additional years.

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LIMA, Peru, Oct 21, 2026 - The Peruvian Space Agency, Conida, estimates the PeruSAT-1 satellite will maintain regular operation for an additional two to three years, extending its service life until 2029 [1]. Space Nugget. Most civilian Earth observation satellites operate well beyond their original contracted design lifetimes. Operators will normally keep a craft flying as long as it can hold orbit and return usable data.
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  1. The Peruvian Space Agency (Conida) estimates that the PeruSAT-1 satellite could maintain regular operation for an additional two to three years, extending its service life until 2029. · Agencia AndinaPeru
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