Central Aerodynamics Institute (TSAGI) has completed their acoustic tests of the KazSat-2 EQM. This is part of the acceptance of the craft, under the contract with Khrunichev Space Center. According to the Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, the tests confirmed the quality and proper operation of KazSat-2, which is developed under the Intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Kazakhstan to provide communication services for the territory of the Republic. This kazakh communication satellite is packing 12 Ku-band transponders for fixed communications and 4 Ku-band transponders for TV-transmissions. The satellite is intended for telecast, fixed satellite communication, and data transmission for Kazakhstan and central Asia. KazSat-2 will be launched on December 2010 and will replace the completely non-functioning KazSat-1 satellite.
Satnews Daily
October 7th, 2010
Russia... Clearing KazSat-2 (Launch)
Central Aerodynamics Institute (TSAGI) has completed their acoustic tests of the KazSat-2 EQM. This is part of the acceptance of the craft, under the contract with Khrunichev Space Center. According to the Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, the tests confirmed the quality and proper operation of KazSat-2, which is developed under the Intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Kazakhstan to provide communication services for the territory of the Republic. This kazakh communication satellite is packing 12 Ku-band transponders for fixed communications and 4 Ku-band transponders for TV-transmissions. The satellite is intended for telecast, fixed satellite communication, and data transmission for Kazakhstan and central Asia. KazSat-2 will be launched on December 2010 and will replace the completely non-functioning KazSat-1 satellite.