At one glance, Bangabandhu satelite -1
Preparations for this dream began a decade ago. BTRC, a telecommunication sector regulator in Bangladesh, has made a commitment in this regard in 2008. After the Awami League government came in 2009, the national satellite technology system was introduced in 2009.
After finishing its initial phase with the introduction of an electronic application to the International Telecommunication Unit (ITU) to launch its own satellite, Bangladesh Various steps for the implementation of the plan, the involvement of the local and foreign organizations, the manpower and the budget allocation.
Finally, Bangladesh is waiting for the launch of its first satellite Bangabandhu Satellite-1 through SpaceX, the United States Private Space Research Organization, from the launch pad of Cape Pavilion in Florida.
Expenses in various sectors
In September 2014, ECNEC approved the approval of 'Bangabandhu Satellite Launching Project' of Taka 2,968 crore for the transmission and telecommunications services.
Meanwhile, the government's own fund is allocated to the tune of 315.51 million, which is about 44 percent of the total expenditure. Apart from this, Bidar's Financing has planned to collect Tk. 1,652 crore 44 lakh for this project.
In this context, Hong Kong's Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has signed a loan agreement of about one thousand 400 crores in September 2016. It will be paid in 20 installments in 12 years with a 0.11 percent interest rate.
The US-based Space Partnership International has been appointed as the original consultant for the project in March 2012 for the design of satellite systems.
Then the BTRC signed an agreement with French company Tallis Elinya Space to buy a satellite system of Tk 951.77 million.
To set up a satellite in the orbit of the Earth, specific orbital slots are required. In December 2014, the Russian company InterSpotnik was allowed to lease this orbital slot to 218 million to 96 million takas.
Meanwhile, for the overall management of the satellite, an organization called 'Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited' was formed. The approval of capital for this organization was Tk 5 billion.
The possibility
Bangladesh Communications Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL) is preparing to start commercial operations within three months of starting work in satellite space. In the capital market, the company's plans to leave the company have already been in the media.
At present, the foreign satellite receipts are worth 14 million dollars to Bangladesh. The government hopes that after the launch of its own satellite, Bangladesh can overcome the dependency and save money.
There are a total of 40 transponders in the Bangabandhu satellite. 20 will be kept for use in Bangladesh and the remaining 20 transponders will be rented. In this regard, experts from Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan see the possibility of earning around five crore taka with satellite services.
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Department of BRAC University, Khalilur Rahman told bdnews24.com that Bangabandhu satellites will be located at the top of Indonesia.
"In the back of Indonesia, the whole sea is From Indonesia to the front, all countries like Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore are all but in our coverage. "
He said, "But now the world has become the open market. Those who will be offered low-cost services will agree to buy. Those who are working on the commercial aspect of the satellite will think that way. "
This university teacher said the opportunity to create new jobs and employment opportunities will be created by implementing the Bangabandhu satellite project. 105 people will be required to operate satellite companies or 'Bangladesh Communications Satellite Company Limited'. Young people will also be interested in becoming a satellite engineer, which will be a good investment for the future.
Firoz Ahmed, associate professor of Independent University, said, "There is no program on satellite communication in any university of Bangladesh. Maybe there may be a course. However, the courses are optional. The answer is why the job market is a factor. Where will the graduate students get jobs?
"Now since we are launching such a satellite, a job sector is being created, then it has a future. Students will be interested in this in the future. If there are such prospects, this course will also get a focus on the universities. "
Geostationary satellite '
The orbit based on elevation from the Earth's surface is identified in three ways. These are Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Earth Orbit (Geo) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
After successfully launching and after all the work, Bangabandhu Satellite-1 will be an artificial satellite of geostationary Earth Orbiter above 35,800 km from the surface.
The geostationary satellite is an artificial satellite that travels through the orbit with the illuminated line orbit once in 24 hours. This radius will be in the direction of the Earth's rotation, that is, from the west to the east. As a result, the satellite will be roughly subject to the ground station. That is why the word 'geostationary' has come.
There is a certain period of time for satellite satellites. The Bangabandhu satellite-1 mission for the launch of three thousand 500 kg will be 15 years.
Satellite transponders will receive information (up-link) sent from Ground Station in the form of electromagnetic waves or microwave signals. It will return some of the signal 'amplify' and return it (down-link) to the world.