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

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[abaseen99]

The Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS), commercially known as Remote Sensing Satellite System (RSSS) is an dual purpose Earth observational and optical satellite which is scheduale to launch by the end year of 2011 for the replacement of Badr-II satellite. The satellite is being manufacture indigenously in Lahore Suparco center. According to the dr. Samar Mubarakmand, the satellite will be launched in 2011. However, it is unclear whether the satellite payload will launch from Pakistani satellite launchers or Chinese satellite launchers[1].Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[SAUD-404]

OMG I was waiting for 14th of Aug. for this launch damm I missed it and to all Pakistanis around the world congrets on this epic step into space

 

[solid snake]

This caught me by surprise. I was under the impression the launch was on 14th of August. Well done to all involved, may this be just a stepping stone to greater things for SUPARCO.

 

[laiqs@mi]

Me2 was waiting for 14th august for the launch.
but its ok. Thnax to ALLAH.

 

[VelocuR]

GREEN FLAG on rocket's head!!!!

Pakistan will launch a telecommunication satellite “PAKSAT 1R” on the date of August 14, 2011. This satellite will replace the current satellite communications system developed by Hughes.

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.

 

[VelocuR]

"It is a symbol of Pakistan-China cooperation in the area of space science and technology. It is the first of the kind to be launched by China and Pakistan. Therefore it establishes a new platform, and it marks a new beginning"

Beginning on JF-17 projects to PNS Navy frigates to advanced submarines to Satellite in every field cooperation!

 

[Rocky rock]

WELL CONGRATULATION TO ALL PAK-CHINESE I AM WAITIN FOR VIDEO

 

[Manticore]

http://www.paksat.com.pk/satellite_coverage.html

Artist's concept of the PakSat 1R satellite in orbit. Credit: SUPARCO

The fresh spacecraft, called PakSat 1R, replaces Pakistan's aging national communications satellite launched in 1996.

The Long March 3B rocket soared off the launch pad at 1615 GMT (12:15 p.m. EDT). It was 12:15 a.m. local time Friday at the Xichang space center.

The 180-foot-tall rocket streaked off the launch pad with the help of four strap-on boosters, turned east from the Xichang space base and deployed PakSat 1R in orbit about 26 minutes after liftoff, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.

The satellite weighed about 11,000 pounds at the time of launch.

PakSat 1R was placed in an oval-shaped orbit stretching from a low point of approximately 110 miles to a high point of about 26,000 miles. Its orbital inclination was about 24.8 degrees, according to independent tracking data.

The spacecraft will reach a circular orbit about 22,300 miles above the equator in the coming weeks. PakSat 1R will enter service after testing of its engineering systems and communications payload.

Stationed at 38 degrees east longitude, PakSat 1R will provide communications and broadcasting services to Pakistan and neighboring regions for at least 15 years. The satellite carries 18 Ku-band and 12 C-band transponders, according to Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmospheric Research Commission, or SUPARCO.

SUPARCO is Pakistan's national space agency, which fields the government's Earth observation and communications satellites.

PakSat 1R was built by the China Academy of Space Technology and is based on the DFH-4 spacecraft platform. China has reached agreements to build DFH-4 communications satellites for several non-traditional players in the space industry, including Pakistan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Laos and Bolivia.

Thursday's flight was the seventh space launch of the year for China. All of the missions have been successful.

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1108/11longmarch/

 

[Imran Khan]

This caught me by surprise. I was under the impression the launch was on 14th of August. Well done to all involved, may this be just a stepping stone to greater things for SUPARCO.

wow wow wow i think you have 100+ years old age i was remembering you before 2 days when i was reading old thread most most welcome back sir jee.

 

[houshanghai]

The woman announcer said that pakistan technical personnels had participated fully in the developmental process of this project.

 

[Imran Khan]

damn nice videos but we can't understand there words kindly some chines member translate them for us thanks .BTW it was night launch .

 

[Xestan]

Houshanghai, You're the Man!

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

damn nice videos but we can't understand there words kindly some chines member translate them for us thanks .BTW it was night launch .

Don't worry, later it will be reported by the English channel of CCTV.

 

[Patriot]

Shame on Pakistani Media - Except for PTV - No Other Channel gave any coverage to this news.