Paksat-1R

Paksat-1R (or Paksat-1 Replacement) is a geosynchronous, communications satellite that was manufactured by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) and operated by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), an executive space authority of the Government of Pakistan.

Paksat-1R
NamesPaksat-1 Replacement
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorPAKSAT International
COSPAR ID2011-042A
SATCAT no.37779
Websitehttps://paksat.com.pk/
Mission duration15 years (planned)
12 years, 5 months and 22 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftPaksat-1R
Spacecraft typeDongFangHong
BusDFH-4
ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)
Launch mass5,115 kg (11,277 lb)
Dry mass2,100 kg (4,600 lb)
Dimensions2.36 m x 2.10 m x 3.60 m
Power10.5 kW
Start of mission
Launch date11 August 2011, 16:15:04 UTC
RocketChang Zheng 3B/E
Launch siteXichang, LC-2
ContractorChina Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Entered serviceOctober 2011
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude38° East
Transponders
Band30 transponders:
12 C-band
18 Ku-band
Coverage areaPakistan, South Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, East Africa, Far East
 
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