KazSat-2 satellite has been using 63% of its capacities. Satellite-assisted services rendered to 11 mobile carriers in Kazakhstan are totally worth $12.9 million.
KazSat-2 is functioning normally, it is currently 64% loaded and we plan to achieve a 70% load of the satellite by the end of the year: Talgat Mussabayev.
Space Agency and the country’s Ministry of Transport and Communications have been tasked to make sure 70% of KazSat-2 satellite’s capacities are used by the end of 2013 [as compared to the current 56%].
KazSat-2 was placed in full operation November 26. November 25 the National Space Agency obtained the full title to the satellite from Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Before the satellite is fully transferred to Kazakhstan, the Russian side is fully responsible for insurance-related issues: Talgat Mussabayev, Head of KazKosmos National Space Agency.
According to Vice Chairman of the National Space Agency KazKosmos, following the flight testing, the onboard transmitting equipment will be tested in collaboration with on-land communications carriers.