RQ1R SATELLITE satellite launched in August 2010, positioned at 2.9°East payload of 12 Ku and 8 C bands transponders.
RascomStar-QAF the capability to provide fixed voice, data telecommunications and Internet access as well as broadcasting satellite services to the whole African continent, although its footprint extends beyond Africa to include part of Europe and of the Middle East.
The system’s ground networks will include gateway Earth stations and low-cost, solar powered rural terminals.
C- BAND
KU-BAND