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StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 39A
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Mission
The Bangabandhu 1 (BD-1) satellite, the first geostationary communications satellite of Bangladesh. Satellite is to be located at 119.1° East longitude slot in geostationary orbit, where it will provide service to Bangladesh and neighbouring countries. Satellite is build by Thales Aleinia Space. It is based on Spacebus 4000B2 platform, weighs 3500 kg and is fitted with Ku-Band and C-Band transponders. The major applications of the spacecraft include DTH, very small aperture terminal communications, backhaul and trunking, network restoration, and disaster preparedness and relief.
Quick facts
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 39A
SiteKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
WindowFriday May 11 2018, 20:14:00 UTC→Friday May 11 2018, 22:21:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyFalcon
Height70 m
Diameter3.7 m
Stages2
ReusableYes
LEO capacity22,800 kg
Track record606/607 successful
Landings593/598
