Internet
service providers (ISPs) might be disappointed with
Azerspace/Africasat-1, the first national telecommunications
satellite of Azerbaijan, due to its lack of Ka-band transponders
necessary for satellite broadband Internet services. The same,
however, will not apply to VSAT service consumers.
Azerspace's
owner-operator, Azercosmos, designed the satellite to provide VSAT
technology services to large commercial customers. The Azerbaijani
satellite is thus equipped with a payload of Ku-band and C-band
transponders. The nature and service orientation of Azerspace makes
it more expensive to deliver Internet from satellite services- perhaps too expensive
for the tastes of ISPs.
At
the same time, Azerbaijan does host a significant number of VSAT
service consumers. Oil companies can use Azerspace-powered satellite
communications solutions to stay in touch with their maritime assets
and remotely run their pipeline infrastructure. Both Azerbaijan State
Caspian Shipping Company (CASPAR) and the State Maritime
Administration (ARDDA) can leverage the new satellite to control
maritime vessels. Azercosmos also predicted the possibility of
reeling in commercial banks as customers.
The
United States accounts for half of the global VSAT market. However,
Russia currently enjoys the fastest-growing demand for such services.
The agencies of the Russian federal government is currently
implementing universal communication service and education throughout
the country. In addition, large corporations, small and medium
regional business, and private users all use satellite services.
Azerspace/Africasat-1a
was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation and launched by Arianespace
from Kourou, French Guiana on February 7, 2013. Designed for an
operational lifespan of 15 years, its 24 C-band transponders and 12
Ku-band transponders can deliver services to VSAT users in
Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
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