Pakistan communication satellite PAKSAT 1R lauched - August 11, 2011

[Arsalan]

A great day for the nation. the most appropriate gift of Independence day from our scientists and Chinese brothers.

The first indigenous Communication Satellite PAKSAT 1R have been launched

the news have been just reported on PTV NEWS!
http://hamariweb.com/pakistan-tv-channels/ptv-news.aspx

reported by PTV Correspondent in China Mr. Arshad Saleem

also available on net now:

Long March-3B orbits Paksat-1R
Long March-3B satellite carrier successfully launched PAKSAT 1R communications spacecraft for Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Lift-off occured at 16:15 GMT from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China.

PAKSAT 1R weighed 5115kg at launch and is based on DFH-4 [DongFangHong-4] platform with 18 Ku and 12 C band transponders onbaord. PAKSAT 1R will be brought into geosynchronous orbit in next days. After completion of in-orbit tests at 33.5 East it will be stationed on its final orbital position at 38 East. PAKSAT 1R is planned to be in service for 15 years according to info given by China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

Long March-3B orbits Paksat-1R
Long March-3B satellite carrier successfully launched PAKSAT 1R communications spacecraft for Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Lift-off occured at 16:15 GMT from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China.
PAKSAT 1R weighed 5115kg at launch and is based on DFH-4 [DongFangHong-4] platform with 18 Ku and 12 C band transponders onbaord. PAKSAT 1R will be brought into geosynchronous orbit in next days. After completion of in-orbit tests at 33.5 East it will be stationed on its final orbital position at 38 East. PAKSAT 1R is planned to be in service for 15 years according to info given by China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

http://www.satlaunch.net/2011/08/long-march-3b-orbits-paksat-1r.html

Long March 3-B rocket ready for launch at Chinese Space station with PAKSAT 1R

Area Coverage of PAKSAT 1R in both bands on world map

C-Band:

Ku Band

Video:

regards!

 

[Tehmasib]

Great news Mubarak Pakistan

 

[ghazi52]

Great. Just saw the launching.

 

[S.M.R]

Mubarkaan Mubarkaan....

I hope US will not ask whether this was needed or not

 

[Patriot]

 

[Safriz]

Finally....

Its a boy.......

 

[ZaYYaF]

Great news! Congrats to all!!!

 

[Patriot]

 

[ghazi52]

At the moment PTV is giving Live coverage at China launching area.
General Kidwai is giving his speech to Lot of Pakistani and Chinese present at that Command and Control Center. He thanks to the Chinese

 

[chat]

ISRO learn this is how a satellite is launched

Instead of this.....

 

[ghazi52]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Arsalan]

here is the final detailed news article:

China debuts partnership with Pakistan – Long March launches Paksat-1R
China has launched a domestic communications satellite for Pakistan’s SUPARCO[/B] (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) at 16:15UTC on August 11 from the Xi Chang Satellite Launch Center, in Sichuan Province. The launch of Paksat-1R was conducted by the Long March 3B/E (Chang Zheng-3B/E) launch vehicle.

The Paksat-1R satellite is based on the DFH-4 platform, with a launch mass around 5,200 kg. The satellite will be positioned at 38.0 degrees East, replacing the Paksat-1 (23779 1996-006A), which was launched as Palapa-C on January 31, 1996, by an Atlas-IIAS (AC-126) from Cape Canaveral’s LC-36B launch complex.

Paksat-1R was manufactured by the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), after being ordered in October 15th, 2008 – with a contract signed with the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). The PakSat-1R contract was the third communications satellite contract signed by China’s space industry with international customers. It is also China’s first satellite in-orbit delivery contract signed with an Asian customer.

China debuts partnership with Pakistan – Long March launches Paksat-1R | NASASpaceFlight.com


FROM PAKISTAN MEDIA:

Last updated: 16 mins ago

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first Communications Satellite PAKSAT-1R, as a part of Pakistan’s Space Programme 2040, was launched on Thursday at 2117 hrs on board China’s Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

Pakistani engineers have worked closely with their Chinese counterparts during all stages of development of the satellite in China.

Besides others, launch was witnessed by Secretary Defence Lt Gen Syed Athar Ali (R), Secretary Foreign Affairs, Salman Bashir, Director General, Strategic Plans Division Lt Gen Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (R) and Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Muhammad Masood Khan, said a press release issued here.

PAKSAT-1R has a total of 30 transponders, 12 in C-band and 18 in Ku-band.

The satellite will be deployed at 380E in the Geo-stationary orbit and it will replace the existing satellite PAKSAT-1.

PAKSAT-1R has a design life of 15 years and will provide TV broadcasting, Internet and data communication services across South and Central Asia, Eastern Europe, East Africa and the Far East. This satellite now enables extending of communication services to all areas of Pakistan.

The National Command Authority (NCA) recently approved Pakistan’s Space Programme 2040 during its meeting at the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) on 14 July 2011.

Earlier, the contract for the development of PAKSAT-1R was signed between Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) in October 2008 during the visit of the President of Pakistan to China.

Pakistani engineers have worked closely with their Chinese counterparts during all stages of development of the satellite in China. Some experimental units developed at SUPARCO have also been integrated on the satellite for technology evaluation.

China and Pakistan have enjoyed more than 20 years of cooperation in Space Science, Technology and Applications.

The launch of Paksat-1R Satellite is a major milestone for both countries towards strengthening of this cooperation.

SUPARCO will continue its efforts for launching of other satellites including Remote Sensing Satellites, to ensure that the space technology applications fully contribute to socio-economic development and national security in Pakistan.

http://www.dawn.com/2011/08/11/pakistans-first-communications-satellite-paksat-1r-launched.html

regards!

 

[Arsalan]

Here is a picture story:
Delivery:

At Launch Site:

Lift Off:

News Confirmation:

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regards!

 

[Rafi]

It's a game changer for Pakistani Military and Security - advanced, secure Satellite Communications, the last aspect in our C4I capability is beginning to take shape, the next milestone will be the launch of our EOS.

RSSS is planned to be a progressive and sustainable program. Initially, SUPARCO plans to launch an optical satellite with payload of 2.5 meter PAN in 700 km sun-synchronous orbit by the end of year 2011, which will be followed by a series of optical and SAR satellites in future. Necessary infrastructure for ground control and image reception and processing is also planned to be setup.

Remote Sensing Satellite

 

[MM_Haider]

can somebody please upload some video?
Thanks