China to launch Pakistani communications satellite on August 14, 2011

[The Deterrent]

it is planned for this week and exact date depends on weather conditions!

It is,but the planned time and date is as stated...there might be delays.

 

[mughaljee]

Fellows,
Will there be some spy gadgets in this satellite or not ?

 

[The Deterrent]

Fellows,
Will there be some spy gadgets in this satellite or not ?

No...it is not a remote sensing satellite,though SUPARCO is making one...

 

[Areesh]

No...it is not a remote sensing satellite,though SUPARCO is making one...

What about remote sensing satellite? When it will be launched?

 

[F-16_Falcon]

No...it is not a remote sensing satellite,though SUPARCO is making one...

What spying can it do? Any detail?

 

[The Deterrent]

What spying can it do? Any detail?

After successful launching and operation of BADR series of experimental satellites (BADR-1 and BADR-B) in the 1990s and early 2000s, SUPARCO now plans to launch high resolution remote sensing satellite system (RSSS) to meet the national and international user requirements in the field of satellite imagery.

A feasibility and system definition study was concluded in January 2007 which recommended the launch of a constellation of Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellites to ensure that the domestic and international user requirements are competitively met. In this respect the RFP for RSSS consultancy services was launched in July 2007. Launch of RFP for the manufacturing of the satellite is planned in the third quarter of year 2008.

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.

Further information here:

Development of Satellite Facilities

 

[Arsalan]

No...it is not a remote sensing satellite,though SUPARCO is making one...

What about remote sensing satellite? When it will be launched?

the first PRSS is in final stages of development and will be launched within 2011!

for details you can chek out it on SUPARCO website:
Development of Satellite Facilities

the isue is being discussed on:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/wmd-missiles/90944-pakistan-remote-sensing-satellite-launch-2011-a.html

regards!

 

[Jango]

wasnt it supposed to be on 14th August??,,,hope GEO airs it without the GEO TO AISAY song!!

 

[Areesh]

wasnt it supposed to be on 14th August??,,,hope GEO airs it without the GEO TO AISAY song!!

That's one pathetic song. I hope they won't play that song at the launch.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

That's one pathetic song. I hope they won't play that song at the launch.

they will play that song ill bet it

 

[Arsalan]

wasn't it supposed to be on 14th August??,,,hope GEO airs it without the GEO TO AISAY song!!

the news have been confirmed, the weather is cleared for launch and all preparation have been made. the satellite is being launched today. this was just aired on PTV news. they also covered the event in video where the rocket is begin shown at launch site and ready for launch.

it was supposed to be launched around 14 August but was dependent on weather. a few weeks back, based on weather forecast via satellites, it was planned that the launch will be on August 11 but still it required last minute confirmation.
just confirmed that it is being launched.
hopefully the pics and the videos will be available by tomorrow!

 

[Rafi]

This will be a massive advance in all areas, especially for digital television and secure military communication.

 

[deep strike]

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

 

[Arsalan]

the satellite have been launched and have reached its orbit. the mission was a success

http://www.defence.pk/forums/wmd-mi...-1r-lauched-august-11-2011-a.html#post2016375

regards!

 

[Rocket Raja]

Congratulations pakistan!