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.
Bangladesh is now planning to launch the second satellite Bangabandhu-2, said Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
The government has already filed an application to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for allotment of two orbital slots at 100 degree and 74 degree East longitude. One of them is being considered for Bangabandhu-2.
The minister said, one of them claimed India again. There's one more empty. We're going to try two slots.
It will be operated from Betbunia Ground Station in Gazipur and Rangamati. Although the Thales of France were bought from Alina Space. 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 satellite will be able to navigate the world at a height of 36 thousand kilometers per 24 hours.
Bangladesh Communications Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL) Managing Director Md. 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 implementation of this satellite project will cost around three thousand crore. 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 this satellite will save 14 million dollars per year in foreign satellites through satellites. At the same time, you can earn huge amount of money by paying rent to countries like Nepal, Bhutan.
