File photo of Bangabandhu-1 satellite at Kennedy Space Centre in FloridaBangladesh entered the space club of 57 nations with the launch of Bangabandhu-1 on May 12The Bangabandhu-2 satellite will be launched during the current term of the government. The satellite will act as a backup for the Bangabandhu-1 satellite. "Our target is to send the satellite within the term of the current government," the minister said. We do not have to find a company, build a ground station, or rent an orbital slot; thus easing our journey. "The current orbital slot has the capacity to hold two satellites side-by-side, affiliated people have said," he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 25, 2019 07:18 UTC