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If Paksat-1R will replace Paksat-1 which was launched on January 31st, 1996 then how is Paksat-1R the first communication satellite? 
Pakistan communication satellite PAKSAT 1R lauched - August 11, 2011
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Congratulations on the Launch
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here is a nice video with complete description of launch setup, orbit entry and satellite release system.
unfortunately it is in Chinese but you can see it to understand!
and here is the picture i liked the best so far:
Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
the Pakistani Flag looks awesome
regards!
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Presently there are three communication satellites (but treated as two as the current one is extended part of Paksat1, I think)
- Badr-1 Dig. comm. sat.. Badr-1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- PAKSAT-1 Telecom Sat. PAKSAT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- PAKSAT-1R Comm. sat. PAKSAT-1R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The only thing missing in this video is the sound of takbeer like in the nuke blasts
See the above video Bro.
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Right now Pakistan has only one operational satellite PAKSAT-1 in space which has near completion of its operational life and PAKSAT-1R launched yesterday will replace it. BADR-1 & BADR-2 were short term experimental satellites only.
However Pakistan has a road map now to launch more Telecommunication Satellite in PAKSAT Series plus RSSS (Remote Sensing Satellite System) Series. RSSS series satellites will be used for High Resolution Satellite imagery, including for military uses.
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 was 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.
SUPARCO developed a Prototype Remote Sensing Satellite in 2007 as a part of skill development programme. It is an indigenous effort in the field of satellite engineering aimed at enhancing the know-how and capacity building of its scientists and engineers. Facilities developed/upgraded were utilized to test and evaluate the satellite responses in various environments such as HELMHOLTZ Coil, Clean Room, Anechoic Chamber and Light Controlled Environment, Satellite Platform Control Unit and Satellite Mission Control Room.
The Prototype satellite is the evaluation version of FM Satellite, in which Satellite Control, Navigation, Imaging, Communication and Power Management have been completely implemented.
The PRSS is able to acquire 2.5m GSD of satellite images. The PRSS Satellite is controlled through the OBC which can handle Telecommand and Telemetry through Ground Segment. All the subsystems of the Satellite are interconnected through CAN-2.0 Bus. The Power Capacity of PRSS is 600W with state of the art Power Management system which is used to perform Solar Power Distribution, Battery Power Distribution, Fast Take Over and Battery Charging Module and Subsystem Power Distribution through specific Power Control Unit which will manage the power according to specific requirements. In Satellite Navigation and Control system, PRSS is fully equipped with sophisticated Sensors and Actuators. The Satellite Navigation system comprises 3-Axis rate Gyros, Magnetometers, Accelerometers, Digital sun Sensor and Star tracking Sensors in order to provide accurate attitude and orbital determination. Magnetotorquer Rods, Thruster and Reaction wheels are used for controlling satellite attitude. The imaging Payload System is equipped with High resolution CCD sensor which is used in IKONOS, QUICKBIRD satellite for imaging with high speed Data Acquisition and Transmission to Ground Segment. The protocol implementation for communication of PRSS to Satellite Ground Segment is fully CCSDS complaint which can easily be interfaced with any standard Ground based equipments.
The prototype satellite has been integrated and tested under various conditions and through various testing tools in order to evaluate its performance and reliability.
However Pakistan has a road map now to launch more Telecommunication Satellite in PAKSAT Series plus RSSS (Remote Sensing Satellite System) Series. RSSS series satellites will be used for High Resolution Satellite imagery, including for military uses.
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 was 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.
SUPARCO developed a Prototype Remote Sensing Satellite in 2007 as a part of skill development programme. It is an indigenous effort in the field of satellite engineering aimed at enhancing the know-how and capacity building of its scientists and engineers. Facilities developed/upgraded were utilized to test and evaluate the satellite responses in various environments such as HELMHOLTZ Coil, Clean Room, Anechoic Chamber and Light Controlled Environment, Satellite Platform Control Unit and Satellite Mission Control Room.
The Prototype satellite is the evaluation version of FM Satellite, in which Satellite Control, Navigation, Imaging, Communication and Power Management have been completely implemented.
The PRSS is able to acquire 2.5m GSD of satellite images. The PRSS Satellite is controlled through the OBC which can handle Telecommand and Telemetry through Ground Segment. All the subsystems of the Satellite are interconnected through CAN-2.0 Bus. The Power Capacity of PRSS is 600W with state of the art Power Management system which is used to perform Solar Power Distribution, Battery Power Distribution, Fast Take Over and Battery Charging Module and Subsystem Power Distribution through specific Power Control Unit which will manage the power according to specific requirements. In Satellite Navigation and Control system, PRSS is fully equipped with sophisticated Sensors and Actuators. The Satellite Navigation system comprises 3-Axis rate Gyros, Magnetometers, Accelerometers, Digital sun Sensor and Star tracking Sensors in order to provide accurate attitude and orbital determination. Magnetotorquer Rods, Thruster and Reaction wheels are used for controlling satellite attitude. The imaging Payload System is equipped with High resolution CCD sensor which is used in IKONOS, QUICKBIRD satellite for imaging with high speed Data Acquisition and Transmission to Ground Segment. The protocol implementation for communication of PRSS to Satellite Ground Segment is fully CCSDS complaint which can easily be interfaced with any standard Ground based equipments.
The prototype satellite has been integrated and tested under various conditions and through various testing tools in order to evaluate its performance and reliability.
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this video i saw yesterday on tv brought tears into my eyes.. imagine what could have been the environment at the launch control room if this was launched from Pakistani soil!!!
It also goes without saying that now SUPARCO must now start working on its own PSLV and GSLV ... If we can build shaheen .. it is not a big deal.. we must get rid of our parasitic attitude..
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