(29.48) Some unknown information about Bangabandhu satellite
The end of waiting for the 16 million people of Bangladesh ended. The country's first satellite, Bangabandhu-1, reached the space through a successful launch at 2:14 pm on Friday night. Through this, Bangladesh created history as the 57th country in space. Let's know some unknown information about this.
This is what type of satellite:
Generally, different types of satellites or satellites are sent to space. Among them - weather satellites, observers satellites, navigation satellites, etc. There are more than 2,000 satellites in space. Its central Bangabandhu satellite-1 is the Communication and Broadcast Satellite.
What will work?
Bangabandhu satellite chief work to ensure satellite television service. This can be done with DTH or Direct to Home Dish Service.
In addition to the areas where the optical cable or submarine cable has not just reached the satellite, this satellite can be sure that the Internet connection.
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak said three types of services are available from a communications satellite - 1. Broadcast, 2. Telecommunication and 3. Data Communications
Where will you stay?
The Bangabandhu satellite will be located 119.1 degrees east longitude orbit. Its footprint or coverage will extend from Indonesia to Tajikistan.
Through the strong KU and C band, it will cover the whole of Bangladesh, SAARC countries, Philippines and Indonesia.
How many days?
Orbital slots have been bought from Russia for 15 years. However, the stability of the satellite can be up to 18 years.
Satellite building:
3.7 tons or about 3,000 kg weight Bangabandhu satellite design and made by French company Thales Alenya Space. And the rocket that has reached it in space is the US spacex. It was flown from the Launchpad in Florida.
How much is the cost?
According to the project sources, the budget is estimated at Tk 2,968 crore. In the end, however, the entire project implementation was possible with the cost of Taka 2,765 crore. Of this, the government of Bangladesh has given 1315 crores and the rest comes from foreign funding.
Satellite Operation:
It will take 8-11 days to go to orbit Satellites by passing the 35,776 km route from Earth station. And ready to be fully prepared for 3 months. The new version of the Falcon-9 rocket launches with satellite from the launch pad of the Kennedy Space Center in Bloemfontein, Geostatione Transfer Orbit. It reaches orbit in approximately 33 minutes.
After the launch, the stage-1 of the rocket opens up to a certain height. After that, Stage-2 started. After successful phase-1, then successfully returned to the earth and landing on the Atlantic to the floating drone ship.
Who will take care?
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 18 young people of this country will manage this satellite.
How much money will be earned?
State Minister for Information and Technology said that only foreign currency will not be saved through this, as well as the unused portion of Nepal, Bhutan will earn approximately 50 million US dollars per year. The amount of Bangladeshi coins is more than Tk 400 crore.
As a result, the cost will come in 7 years.
When will the benefits come?
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Agency - BTRC chairman Shahjahan Mahmud told RTV Online that it will be under examination for a couple of months after the launch. After successful completion of the test, it can be opened for use.
