Article Posted on : - Oct 07, 2010

An artistic representation of Kazsat 2.

MOSCOW (BNS): Central Aerodynamics Institute (TSAGI) recently completed the acoustic tests of the KazSat-2 EQM, as part of acceptance, under the contract with Khrunichev Space Center.

According to the Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, the tests confirmed quality and proper operation of KazSat-2.

KazSat-2 is developed under the Intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Kazakhstan to provide communication services for the territory of the Republic.

This kazakh communication satellite, features 12 Ku-band transponders for fixed communications and 4 Ku-band transponders for TV-transmissions and is intended for telecast, fixed satellite communication and data transmission for Kazakhstan and central Asia.

KazSat-2 will be launched on December 2010. It will replace the KazSat-1 satellite due to the complete loss of the first satellite.