Pakistan’s new satellite PAKSAT-IR to be launched in 2011: APP

KARACHI, Aug. 24 (APP): Pakistan’s new and powerful communication satellite PAKSAT-IR will be launched in the year 2011.This was stated by the General Manager PAKSAT International, Amir Hussain, here on Monday.In a statement he said that the countdown has begun towards this launch and that its development work is progressing with full swing.

It was pointed out that the PAKSAT-IR will replace the existing satellite PAKSAT-I at 38 degree East, which will remain operational till the end of 2011 ensuring service continuity to current PAKSAT customers till PAKSAT-IR becomes operational.

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