National Space Programme: Govt to undertake 13 projects worth Rs 27.62bn in 3 years

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National Space Programme: Govt to undertake 13 projects worth Rs 27.62bn in 3 years

* Allocation of Rs 3.656 billion for new, ongoing projects to be approved on 28th

By Sajid Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: The government has planned to start 13 new projects worth Rs 27.614 billion under the National Space Programme (NSP) and an allocation of Rs 3.656 billion for new and ongoing projects is expected to be approved for the next fiscal year 2010-11, official sources informed here on Tuesday.

At present the total size of NSP is estimated at Rs 24.601 billion and some Rs 14.822 billion has already been spent on the programme. The new projects to be undertaken under this programme are estimated to consume Rs 27.614 billion in the next three years.

An allocation of Rs 3.307 billion is expected to be made for the 22 ongoing projects and only Rs 348.406 million will be allocated for the new projects including establishment of National Electronic Complex of Pakistan (NESCOM) worth Rs 25.5 billion, including Rs 17.850 billion worth foreign exchange component, sources added.

NSP was getting higher allocations when the economy was in good condition, but now the economic constraints have led to lower allocations for this vital programme of the country.

These allocations have been proposed for NSP to the National Economic Council (NEC), which is scheduled to meet on May 28 with the prime minister in the chair.

According to the new allocations for the ongoing projects, development of flexible bearing SUPARCO plant in Karachi is Rs 31.480 million, development of composite pressure vessel in Karachi is Rs 8.420 million, development of large diameter rocket motor casing using maraging steel, Karachi Rs 34.200 million, development of satellite environmental validation and testing (EVT) facility, Lahore is Rs 41.151 million, upgradation of quality assurance and quality control labs, Karachi Rs 32 million, human resource development (phase-1) for national satellite development programme, Karachi Rs 50.810 million, know how development and capacity building in satellite engineering and technology, Lahore Rs 75.891 million, upgradation of pre-plant testing facility, Lasbela Rs 3.361 million, Pakistan Communication Satellite System (PAKSAT-IR) Rs 1.456 billion, design and development of compact antenna test range (CATR) facility Rs 240.156 million, development of satellite assembly integration and test (SAINT) facility, Lahore Rs 39.929 million, attitude and orbital control system center, Karachi Rs 91.685 million, remote sensing data transmission facility, Karachi Rs 62.529 million, satellite bus development facility (phase-1) Rs 207.214 million, development of satellite dynamic system test facility Rs 101.213 million, Pak-Sat project (phase-1) extension Rs 346.626 million, upgradation of precision machine shop in Karachi is Rs 66.340 million, design and development and testing of special metallic joint, Karachi Rs 26 million, development of CFIs for fly-on-board communication satellite Pak-Sat-IR Rs 118.557 million, development of various labs for national satellite development programmes Rs 110.385 million, development logistic support facilities for national satellite development programmes Rs 165.981 million.

Some 13 new projects under the NSP would be initiated during the next fiscal year 2010-11. According to the details of the major new projects, establishment of MSA digitised operations room at new HQ MSA building Rs 19.990 million, establishment of Pak-China seismic network in Pakistan PMD Rs 20 million, national electronic complex of Pakistan (NESCOM) Rs 200 million and national canine centre Rs 30 million.

 

[sparklingway]

Finally some funds for SUPARCO. For the past decade or so, their budget was nothing more than enough to pay the salaries and buy a screwdriver or two. And the best minds were sent off to NESCOM anyways.

 

[kugga]

Nice move by our government.....

 

[ghazi52]

National Space Programme: Govt to undertake 13 projects worth Rs 27.62bn in 3 years

ISLAMABAD: The government has planned to start 13 new projects worth Rs 27.614 billion under the National Space Programme (NSP) and an allocation of Rs 3.656 billion for new and ongoing projects is expected to be approved for the next fiscal year 2010-11, official sources informed here on Tuesday.

At present the total size of NSP is estimated at Rs 24.601 billion and some Rs 14.822 billion has already been spent on the programme. The new projects to be undertaken under this programme are estimated to consume Rs 27.614 billion in the next three years.

An allocation of Rs 3.307 billion is expected to be made for the 22 ongoing projects and only Rs 348.406 million will be allocated for the new projects including establishment of National Electronic Complex of Pakistan (NESCOM) worth Rs 25.5 billion, including Rs 17.850 billion worth foreign exchange component, sources added.

NSP was getting higher allocations when the economy was in good condition, but now the economic constraints have led to lower allocations for this vital programme of the country.

These allocations have been proposed for NSP to the National Economic Council (NEC), which is scheduled to meet on May 28 with the prime minister in the chair.

According to the new allocations for the ongoing projects, development of flexible bearing SUPARCO plant in Karachi is Rs 31.480 million, development of composite pressure vessel in Karachi is Rs 8.420 million, development of large diameter rocket motor casing using maraging steel, Karachi Rs 34.200 million, development of satellite environmental validation and testing (EVT) facility, Lahore is Rs 41.151 million, upgradation of quality assurance and quality control labs, Karachi Rs 32 million, human resource development (phase-1) for national satellite development programme, Karachi Rs 50.810 million, know how development and capacity building in satellite engineering and technology, Lahore Rs 75.891 million, upgradation of pre-plant testing facility, Lasbela Rs 3.361 million, Pakistan Communication Satellite System (PAKSAT-IR) Rs 1.456 billion, design and development of compact antenna test range (CATR) facility Rs 240.156 million, development of satellite assembly integration and test (SAINT) facility, Lahore Rs 39.929 million, attitude and orbital control system center, Karachi Rs 91.685 million, remote sensing data transmission facility, Karachi Rs 62.529 million, satellite bus development facility (phase-1) Rs 207.214 million, development of satellite dynamic system test facility Rs 101.213 million, Pak-Sat project (phase-1) extension Rs 346.626 million, upgradation of precision machine shop in Karachi is Rs 66.340 million, design and development and testing of special metallic joint, Karachi Rs 26 million, development of CFIs for fly-on-board communication satellite Pak-Sat-IR Rs 118.557 million, development of various labs for national satellite development programmes Rs 110.385 million, development logistic support facilities for national satellite development programmes Rs 165.981 million.

Some 13 new projects under the NSP would be initiated during the next fiscal year 2010-11. According to the details of the major new projects, establishment of MSA digitised operations room at new HQ MSA building Rs 19.990 million, establishment of Pak-China seismic network in Pakistan PMD Rs 20 million, national electronic complex of Pakistan (NESCOM) Rs 200 million and national canine centre Rs 30 million.

By Sajid Chaudhry
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

 

[gowthamraj]

Any mention on SLV program?

 

[Areesh]

Perfect

 

[Kompromat]

Any mention on SLV program?

Here we go.

SUPARCO
Pakistan successfully test-fired in four times a Shaheen-2 surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It has a range of 2,700 kilometres. It were the first test flights of the two stage solid-fuel Shaheen-2. The Shaheen-2 is the longest-range missile tested by Pakistan so far. Shaheen-2 is not an advanced version of Shaheen-1, which has a range of 700 kilometres.
All the planned technical parameters were successfully validated during the tests. The tests demonstrates Pakistan’s advanced scientific capability in the strategic field.
It is reported that the Shaheen 1 and 2 missiles have been developed by the Pakistan National Defence Complex (PNDC) with assistance from SUPARCO, the Pakistan space research organisation, and from the Atomic Energy Commission.

The Shaheen-1 (Hatf-4) is probably a copy of China's M-9 missile. The Shaheen-2 (Haft-6) is probably a copy of China's unknown two-stage missile M-18.
The Shaheen-2 uses likely as the M-18, two aerospace solid rocket motors developed by China Hexi Chemical & Mechanical Company. Relevant engines are L-SpaB-140B as well as SpaB-140 (?) with diameters of 1.40 m.


The future Space launch vehicle Shaheen-3 (three stage solid-fuel, diam. 1.40 m, length ~25 m) can transport a little scientific payload in a Low Earth Orbit. For the Shaheen-3 is doubled the first stage of the Shaheen-2.
During the IDEAS 2002 defense exhibition Pakdef spotted two similar models of Pakistani Satellite Launch Vehicles. The first model points out a possible three stage SLV ( ? Shaheen-3).

Judging from other similar SLV's, it is estimated that it can place a payload weighing less than 80 kilogram to an orbit 450 kilometers above Earth's surface. The second model of the SLV seems similar to the first model however, with four extra boosters ( ? Hatf-2, diam. 0.61 m). The exact data remains unknown.

Shaheen III SLV.



There would be funds available for this program since it is directly linked to PAK-SAT .

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Any mention on SLV program?

Not until we see sustained and substantial funding for SUPARCO. At the moment, given Pakstan's requirements and economic constraints, an SLV is a luxury. More important are the Satellites - launches can be handled by China and other nations.

EDIT: I appreciate BB's post, it illustrates that Pakistan does have the capacity to develop an SLV given sustained funding, but I still think the focus is going to remain on missile development and various other programs with the SLV taking a backseat.

 

[KS]

Good move by the Pak govt.

In future the country that is self sufficient for its space needs will have tremendous power and also there is a huge commercial market that can be tapped.

 

[Hyde]

Excellent News - its always good to see some progress in this sector

I pray we can lanuch our 100% indeginious communication settelites in near future without the help of Uncle China

That will be the first step forward in this sector in my eyes

 

[pak-yes]

finally hamari government ko kuch akal aii.

 

[Kompromat]

Not until we see sustained and substantial funding for SUPARCO. At the moment, given Pakstan's requirements and economic constraints, an SLV is a luxury. More important are the Satellites - launches can be handled by China and other nations.

EDIT: I appreciate BB's post, it illustrates that Pakistan does have the capacity to develop an SLV given sustained funding, but I still think the focus is going to remain on missile development and various other programs with the SLV taking a backseat.

Sir According to Dr: S.M Mand the SLV is in development along with PAK-SAT programs & they seem to be willing to Launch this from our own soil in 2011.

Please remember it would be 2nd Sat Launch from Pakistan soil.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Sir According to Dr: S.M Mand the SLV is in development along with PAK-SAT programs & they seem to be willing to Launch this from our own soil in 2011.

Please remember it would be 2nd Sat Launch from Pakistan.

There would be few happier than I if SUPARCO and NESCOM prove me wrong.

 

[Comet]

Sir According to Dr: S.M Mand the SLV is in development along with PAK-SAT programs & they seem to be willing to Launch this from our own soil in 2011.

I do not have any link to confirm this but I heard from inside sources that SPARCO was unable to move on with the SLV project so the project was handed over to NDC and they have made a lot of progress.

 

[Kompromat]

There would be few happier than I if SUPARCO and NESCOM prove me wrong.

I am optimistic they will

Its their time to give some shock waves