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Paksat-1R starts commercial operations today
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Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will formally inaugurate the commercial operation of Pakistan’s second communication satellite Paksat-1R in Lahore today.
Paksat-1R was launched on August 12 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center 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 Pakistan Ambassador to China 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.
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