Bangabandhu-2 will be in space
Bangabandhu-1 satellite has taken a place in space orbit. The satellite's orbit is 119.1 degrees East longitude. It is now waiting to start work. In the meantime, the government has announced plans to launch Bangabandhu-2.
Telephony and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar says Bangladesh is now planning to launch the second satellite Bangabandhu-2.
For this reason, the government has already applied to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the distribution of two orbital slots at 100 degree and 74 degree east longitude. One of them is being considered for Bangabandhu-2.
He said, one of them again claimed India. There's one more empty. We're going to try two slots.
On May 12, Bangabandhu-1 satelite rushed to the space station at midnight in Bangladesh. 10 days after the launch of the United States of Florida in its own location (orbit slot) reached. Now it has started working automatically.
Although France's Thales is purchased from Alina Space, it will be operated from Betbunia Ground Station in Gazipur and Rangamati. For this, a representative team of the Space Research Center has been trained and trained. But Bangabandhu satellite vendor company will assist in the first three years under the supervision of the main supervision.
The project says the satellite will navigate the globe once every 24 hours at 36 thousand kilometers altitude.
Managing Director of Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL) Saiful Islam said, our satellite has taken its position and started working naturally.
He said, they will now run more tests before starting commercial operations. The commercial operation will begin within three months.
The satellite project is being implemented at a cost of around Taka 3 billion. This satellite will have 40 transponders, 20 of which will be kept for use in Bangladesh and the rest will be able to earn foreign currency.
The government hopes that this satellite will save Bangladesh 14 million dollars annually for foreign satellite rental. At the same time, you can earn huge amount of money by paying rent to countries like Nepal, Bhutan.