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

[Arsalan]

Yes! it wouldn't have been possible for Pakistan without our great friend China.

yes, we are really grateful to have such a sincere ally and a true friend.

what is most important is that China never intend to keep Pakistan bound to get Chinese stuff by not helping them build there indegenious. they have always encouraged Pakistan standing own its own feet. the HMC, HIT are prime examples.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

yes, we are really grateful to have such a sincere ally and a true friend.

what is most important is that China never intend to keep Pakistan bound to get Chinese stuff by not helping them build there indegenious. they have always encouraged Pakistan standing own its own feet. the HMC, HIT are prime examples.

It would be impossible in the past, but it will be possible in the future.

 

[Arsalan]

It would be impossible in the past, but it will be possible in the future.

sorry, i didnt got your point?
China helped in eastablishing HMC and HIT both of which are the main engineering organization in Pakistan. can you please ealborate what you were saying?

 

[WAQAS119]

Promortional video commeomorating the sucessful launch of PAKSAT 1R

regard!

Great video..........!

 

[Arsalan]

Satellite Name: Paksat 1R
Status: moving
Position: 38° E (38° E)
Norad: 37779
Cospar number: 2011-042A
Operator: Pakistan Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Launch date: 11-Aug-2011
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-3B
Launch mass (kg): 5115
Dry mass (kg): 2100
Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Model (bus): DFH-4 Bus
Orbit: GEO
Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign:
Beacon(s):
Details:
18 Ku-band and 12 C-band transponders to provide services to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Iran, parts of Middle East, parts of Africa and Europe
Beams:
C-band beam
Ku-band beam

PAKSAT 1R Band Footprints:
C1

C2

K1H

K2V

for more details:
SatBeams - Satellite Coverage Maps - Sat Footprint Intelsat 10-02 (Intelsat 1002, Intelsat Alpha-2, Intelsat X-02, IS-1002) / Thor 5 (Thor 2R) / Thor 6

 

[Ibr0kEmYrAz0r]

On a side note, what is the most popular Pakistani satellite channel? so people can watch it via this satellite in Europe/China/South Asia/Gulf of Aden or even, India...

 

[Arsalan]

PAKSAT 1-R communicaition and commad center Opened:
Kala shah Kaku: Lahore - Pakistan
Lahore: Pakistan's satellite control centre was thrown open by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at Kala Shah Kaku near here to monitor the commercial operations of the country's second communication satellite, Paksat-1R, launched by China.

The centre will beam telecommunication and broadcast services from the satellite, which is expected to have a life of 15 years.

The satellite will be used for digital TV broadcasts, broadband internet, remote and rural telephony, emergency communications, tele-education and tele-medicine.

"The Paksat-1R project is yet another manifestation of the long-standing strategic relationship between Pakistan and China, taking our time-tested friendship to new heights," Gilani told a gathering that included Chinese officials and engineers.

The launch and commissioning of Paksat-1R marked the "first significant step towards realising" Pakistan's Space Vision 2040, he said.

Paksat-1R was launched on August 12 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre by China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

It was moved to its designated position in geo-stationary orbit to replace Paksat-1.

The satellite has 32 C-band and Ku-band transponders and three antennas to cover the whole of Pakistan and 75 countries across Asia, East Africa and part of Western Europe.

The contract for Paksat-1R was signed during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to China in October 2008.

Pakistani officials said the completion of the Paksat-1R project will strengthen cooperation in peaceful uses of space technology between Pakistan and China.

The cooperation will boost Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commissions efforts to launch other satellites for Pakistan's socio-economic development and national security needs, the officials said.

Paksat-1R was built by SUPARCO with technical guidance and financial aid from the China National Space Administration.
http://zeenews.**********/news/south...re_740107.html

 

[houshanghai]

 

[Arsalan]

unfortunately i totally missed to update this status, it was amazing to see no one have update this yet, Yes, PAKSAT 1R is fully operational and undertaking commercial activities:

Paksat-1R starts commercial operations on Saturday
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will formally inaugurate the commercial operation of Pakistan’s second communication satellite Paksat-1R in Lahore on Saturday.Paksat-1R was launched on August 12 from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). It was moved to its designated position at 38 degree East in the geo-stationary orbit to replace the existing satellite Paksat-1.It has 32 transponders with three communication antennas to cover whole of Pakistan and 75 other countries across Asia, East Africa and part of Western Europe. It has a useful life span of 15 years.

“Successful operation of Paksat-1R will enhance Pakistan’s capabilities to provide not only telecommunication and broadcast services, including TV broadcasting but also, internet and data communication services,” said Ambassador Masood Khan.
He pointed out that Pakistan-China relations were advancing in the realm of science and technology. A full-fledged cooperation in space sciences was the ultimate objective.
The contract for Paksat-1R was signed during the visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to China in October 2008. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani during his visit to China in May this year visited the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), where the satellite was under construction.
"Successful completion of the cooperative project is a major milestone for both countries and will go a long way in strengthening the future cooperation in peaceful uses of space technology between the two countries”, said Masood Khan.
This will also boost SUPARCO’s efforts for launching other satellites for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and national security needs.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Paksat-1R starts commercial operations on Saturday

regards!

 

[KRAIT]

did pakistan pay for payload as per commercial $ per kg or it was a goodwill gesture from china ?...
Btw Congrats to pakistan and applause for china for helping their friend.

 

[Ababeel]

Only 11 satellites planned for almost next 30 years. Is it not less and the funding to SUPARCO must be increased?
As nobody can deny the importance of modern day satellite technology for vast uses including, Communication, Defence (for observation of troop movrmrnts as well as defence imageries of vital installations and guidance), Remote sensing for exploration and monitoring of mineral resources, agriculture, urban planning, infrastructure planning, metrology to name a few.

 

[zavis2003]

where you got these pictures from?

 

[nehru report]

whats the price of this satellite?

 

[zavis2003]

40 Billions Rupees i think

 

[zavis2003]

Satellite Name: Paksat 1R
Status: moving
Position: 38° E (38° E)
Norad: 37779
Cospar number: 2011-042A
Operator: Pakistan Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Launch date: 11-Aug-2011
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-3B
Launch mass (kg): 5115
Dry mass (kg): 2100
Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Model (bus): DFH-4 Bus
Orbit: GEO
Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign:
Beacon(s):
Details:
18 Ku-band and 12 C-band transponders to provide services to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Iran, parts of Middle East, parts of Africa and Europe
Beams:
C-band beam
Ku-band beam

PAKSAT 1R Band Footprints:
C1

C2

K1H

K2V

for more details:
SatBeams - Satellite Coverage Maps - Sat Footprint Intelsat 10-02 (Intelsat 1002, Intelsat Alpha-2, Intelsat X-02, IS-1002) / Thor 5 (Thor 2R) / Thor 6

Status is geosynchronous and operator is SUPARCO , its not the ministry of IT