BANGABANDHU

SATELLITE-1
It is Bangladesh's first geostationary communications satellite. Named
in honor of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as "Bangabandhu," the
founding father of Bangladesh.

Prepared By : Group 3
 BRIEF
INTRODUCTION
• Launch Date: May 11, 2018
• Significance: Marks Bangladesh's entry into space technology.
• Impact: Enhances telecommunications, broadcasting, and disaster management
capabilities.
• Milestone: A pivotal moment in Bangladesh's technological advancement.
• Objective: Expands connectivity and information dissemination for the nation.
• Vision: Driven by Bangladesh's aspiration for economic development, disaster
management, and improved telecommunications.

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 ROADMAP
1. Project Initiation
The project was initiated by the Bangladesh
Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
(BTRC) in collaboration with Space Partnership 3. Launch Planning
International, LLC, a US-based company.
The original plan was to launch the satellite on an
Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA rocket on December 16,
2017, to commemorate Victory Day in Bangladesh.

5. Launch Date
(May 12, 2018):

The satellite was successfully launched from

the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA,
on May 12, 2018

2. Formation of Bangladesh Satellite

Company Limited (BSCL): 4. Change of Launch Vehicle
The government established Bangladesh Satellite Company
Due to uncertainties and a lack of a firm guarantee from
Limited (BSCL), formerly known as Bangladesh
Arianespace, the decision was made to opt for the
Communication Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL), to
operate the satellite.
Falcon 9 launch vehicle instead. 2
 SOME KEY POINTS
Orbital Slot
Placement
The satellite's orbital slot is at
119.1° East longitude, in a
geostationary position
Naming
Named in honor of Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, the founding leader of
Bangladesh.
Satellite
Construction:
Thales Alenia Space, a French
aerospace manufacturer, was involved
in constructing the satellite.
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 PLANNING &
FUNDIND
The total cost of the satellite was projected to
be 248 million US dollars in 2015 (Tk 19.51
billion).

248 Million USD

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 COVERAGE AND CURRENT USAGE

Position Coverage Function Role

Positioned in geostationary Coverage extends over Used for Plays a crucial role in disaster
orbit, approximately 36,000 South Asia, including telecommunications and management, offering
kilometers above the Bangladesh and neighboring broadcasting. communication capabilities
equator. regions during emergencies

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Launch Mass ~3,709 kg

Power 6kW

Band 14 C band, 26 Ku band

Bandwidth 36MHz

Velocity 3.07 km/s

Lifespan Around 15 years

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 LAUNCH
The satellite was launched by SpaceX, an American aerospace
manufacturer and space transportation company.

The satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9

rocket on May 12, 2018

The successful launch marked a historic moment for

Bangladesh, as it became one of the countries with its own
satellite in geostationary orbit

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 CONCLUSION
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 is a symbol of national pride and
a catalyst for Bangladesh's digital revolution.

It has significantly enhanced the country's

communication infrastructure and connectivity

The satellite demonstrates Bangladesh's commitment to

space technology and its potential for further growth and
development

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 Presented By

Group :03
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THANK YOU!
Department of Mechatronics
Engineering
Year: 3rd
Semester : 2nd

F O R Y O U R PAT I E N C E
Presented to

Shafrin Sultana
Lecturer
Department of Electronics and
Communication Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering &
Technology