LAOSAT-1 satellite is equipped with 22 operational transponders (14 in C-band and 8 in Ku-band ) on board, and now is located in 128.5°E.

The C-band coverage of LAOSAT-1 satellite consists of Lao PDR，Indo-China Peninsula and Republic of Indonesia, and Ku-band co-verage consists of Lao PDR and Indo-China Peninsula.

Satellite Part Platform: DFH-4S.Length of Service: 15 Years.Transponder:- 14 C-band (36 MHz).- 8 Ku-band (54 MHz).Orbit Slot: 128.5 °E.

In station, it includes ground control system (GCS) which provides the capability to monitor, track and control the satellite. It is monitoring all the satellite TM status and range the orbit, through sending commands can accuracy control the satellite in the control window.

LAOSAT-1 satellite will further improve Lao telecommunication infrastructure, construct the nationwide broadcasting television inclu de 130 programs uplink service, satellite communication network,providing services such as satellite broadcasting television, VAST communication and international data transmission for Laos and surrounding countries.

Development Components

Satellite

  • The "LAOSAT-1" communication satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The satellite is equipped with extended C/Ku-band transponders. The C-band covers most of Southeast Asia and China,while the Ku-band mainly serves the Indochina Peninsula region.

  • Satellite platform: DFH-4S

  • Orbital Position: 128.5°E

  • Payload: 14 C-band transponders and 8 Ku-band transponder

  • Design Life: 15 years

  • — Ku-Band Coverage —

  • — Ku-Band Coverage —

  • The satellite ground monitoring and control system enables the monitoring and control of satellites.

  • The satellite ground application system delivers services such as satellite television and satellite communications to users.

  • The satellite ground station, located on the north bank of the Mekong River, covers a total area of 121,600 square meters with a building area of 10,000 square meters. It comprises a satellite control center, broadcasting and recording center, equipment rooms, data rooms, office areas, exhibition hall, staff cafeteria, and dormitories, among other work and living facilities.