Mongolia launches its first satellite
The 1,227-megahertz satellite, called Mongol Sat-1 as part of the nation’s efforts to make use of new technology to diversify its resource-dependent economy.
Mongolia launches its first satellite. The 1,227-megahertz satellite, called Mongol Sat-1 as part of the nation’s efforts to make use of new technology to diversify its resource-dependent economy. The newly launched satellite will help landlocked Mongolia expand its television, telecoms and broadband services. The satellite was launched in partnership with Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS), a telecoms and broadcast provider for the region. "The project that began over 10 years ago has been finally accomplished," said Parliament Speaker Miyeegombo Enkhbold in a meeting with ABS Chief Executive Officer Thomas Choi at the satellite's launch. Mr. Speaker said the satellite would also be used to help with space research, map making and with preparing for natural disasters. Mongolia has been adopting new technologies to help connect its most remote and inaccessible regions, and dozens of new television broadcasters have also been launched in the last decade.
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