Bangabandhu-1: All you need to know about the satellite
The Bangabandhu Satellite-1 will be sent into orbit on May 10.
The launch will happen from Kennedy Space Center at Merrit Island of Florida at 4pm (Florida local time).
Bangladesh is going to be the 57th country in space once Bangabandhu-1 is launched.
What Is The Bangabandhu-1 Satellite? And What Is Its Purpose?
Bangabandhu-1 is the first Bangladeshi geostationary communications satellite. The project is being implemented by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
This satellite will bring enormous development and uninterrupted telecommunication system in Bangladesh especially in television, telephone and Internet service which Bangladesh usually purchase from overseas.
It will give Bangladesh a long term service to a large scalability, global availability, reliability, versatility and super performance.
The satellite will be a game changer in rescue operations after natural disasters.
What Company Designed and Developed The Bangabandhu-1Satellite?
Thales Alenia Space was selected as prime contractor to provide turnkey systems, including design, production, testing services for the BD-1 satellites, in November 2015. The scope of the contract also included the development of ground segment.
What Will Be The Lifespan Of The Bangabandhu-1 Satellite? And What Is The Cost Of The Project?
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 carries a total of 40 Ku and C-band transponders with a capacity of 1600 megahertz and a predicted life span of 15 years. The total cost of the satellite was projected to be 248 million US dollars in 2015 (Tk 19.51 billion).
What Are Some Of The Salient Features Of The Bangabandhu-1 Satellite?
BD-1 will operate from 119.1° east using a payload comprising 14 C-Band and 26 Ku-Band transponders to deliver focused telecommunications coverage to Bangladesh.
How The Bangabandhu-1 Will Be Launched? Which Rocket Will Carry The Satellite?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift the 3.5-metric ton Bangabandhu-1 communications satellite for the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
