Finally, putting an end to all speculations, on May 12, Bangladesh’s first communications satellite Bangabandhu-1 went into space from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket. And with this flight, Bangladesh wrote its name in the elite clubs of the countries that own their own satellites. World through Bangabandhu Satellite 56th Bangladesh is the country with satellite power.

Florida May 10 SpaceX The Bangabandhu-1 satellite was delayed by one day due to a mechanical fault in SpaceX and was launched on May 11 at 2 pm Florida local time. The Bangabandhu-1 satellite was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA on May 12, 2018 (or Friday, May 11, 2017) at 2:14 pm Bangladesh time. In 33 minutes and 48 seconds of launch, Bangabandhu-1 satellite reached geostationary transfer orbit.

Although Bangabandhu Satellite was scheduled to take off on December 16 last year, its launch site in Hurricane Arma was postponed to this year due to extensive damage in Florida. Is.

The satellite was supposed to be launched on May 4, but it was delayed Is And new dates are given May 10. On May 10, due to a mechanical defect in SpaceX, it was postponed for another day and moved to Florida local time on May 11 in the afternoon. At that time Bangladesh time was 2:14 pm on 12 May 2018 (or 11 May Friday daytime). SpaceX takes a little longer but no risk Did not want. The new version of their Falcon 9 rocket ‘Block 5’ is a little more Welded This time, SpaceX has delayed the flight.

SpaceX streams live on their website as usual during the flight of Bangladesh’s artificial satellite Bangabandhu-1.

There is no end to the enthusiasm of the people of the country who witnessed this glorious event for Bangladesh. At the same time, there is a great curiosity among the common people about this satellite. This article seeks to answer that question.

Bangabandhu Satellite History – How to Start

The decision to launch Bangabandhu-1 satellite in 2015 was officially approved by the government Is. That year, BTRC signed an agreement with French company Thales Alenia Space for the purchase of a satellite system worth about Rs 2,000 crore. By. Then in September 2016, the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) signed a loan agreement with HSBC Bank to the tune of Tk 1,400 crore as part of the cost of launching the satellite into orbit. By.

How much did it cost for Bangabandhu-1 satellite?

Total for implementation of Bangabandhu-1 satellite project Having cost 2 thousand 902 crore. This money is coming in two ways. Of this, there is a government fund of Tk 1,544 crore. And HSBC Bank is giving 1 thousand 356 crore rupees as loan.

Bangabandhu-1 satellite took more than 1 year to build

It took more than a year to build the Bangabandhu-1 satellite in France. Satellite maker With Thales The agreement of the government of Bangladesh was signed on 11 November 2015. BTRC Chairman Shahjahan Mahmud in November 2016 Let me know That Bangabandhu satellite construction work has been completed. Then in March 2016, a special cargo plane was sent to the Kennedy Space Center in the United States for launch. Is.

Bangabandhu Satellite’s space journey

The Bangabandhu-1 satellite has been carried into Earth orbit by SpaceX, a popular company conducting commercial space and spacecraft research. It is one of the most reputable organizations in Elon Musk. The rocket that sent the satellite into space was SpaceX’s Falcon-9 Block 5 rocket. The new version of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is Block 5 The first mission There was Bangabandhu-1.

Although the satellite was supposed to be launched on May 4, it was postponed several times and a new date was given on May 10. On May 10, due to a mechanical defect in SpaceX, it was postponed for another day and moved to Florida local time on May 11 in the afternoon. At that time Bangladesh time was 2:14 pm on 12 May 2018 (or 11 May Friday daytime). Although it took a little longer, SpaceX did not want to take any risk. SpaceX has delayed the flight just to weld the new version of their Falcon 9 rocket ‘Block 5’ a little more.

From where Bangabandhu-1 satellite was launched

The new version of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket Block 5 rocket has been launched with the Bangabandhu-1 satellite from the launch pad 39 of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center Complex in Florida, USA. From this launch complex in 1969, the lunar mission was launched Was done Apollo 11. After the satellite reached an altitude of 35,600 km, it became completely detached from the stage 1 of the rocket. Goes And it will orbit the earth from 36,000 km above. It is determined by controlling it Orbit It is being finalized at 119.1 East longitude. Bangladesh buys this orbital slot for 15 years from Russian satellite company Intersputnik From So that the cost is about 219 crore rupees.

Specification of Bangabandhu-1 satellite

Weight of Bangabandhu Satellite Almost 3800 kg and has 40 transponders for satellite communication. Of these, 20 will be used by Bangladesh itself and the remaining 20 transponders will be rented to different countries or different organizations for money. Will be.

What will Bangabandhu-1 satellite look like?

You may have already seen various imaginary pictures of Bangabandhu Satellite on Facebook. Here is a picture published by the manufacturer of the satellite.

Bangladesh-Bangabandhu 1 is written in English on the color design of our red-green flag on Bangabandhu-1 satellite. The monogram of the government of Bangladesh is also there.

The picture above shows Bangabandhu-1 satellite in space.

A lot of work after the launch!

Time to take full control of the satellite by going through various steps after the flight It takes 20 days (like 30 days in total). The satellite will be controlled by three ground stations in the United States, Korea and Italy. The control of the satellite will be handed over to the Bangladeshi authorities after it is brought under full control. Construction of two ground stations at Joydebpur in Gazipur and Betbunia in Rangamati for control of Bangabandhu Satellite. Has done Government of Bangladesh. Formed Done A special state company called ‘Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited’.

The benefits that can be obtained from Bangabandhu-1 satellite

Bangabandhu-1 satellite at least 40 types Will give service E.g., satellite television broadcasting, radio, V-SAT, DTH (Direct to home) services, internet etc. The launch of Bangabandhu Satellite has saved Bangladesh about ১৪ 14 million a year Will be. Because if they have their own satellite, Bangladesh will no longer have to rent foreign satellites at high prices. The satellite is expected to be operational for at least 15 years There will be.

Image Credit: Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX, Thales Alenia Space.

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