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The first artificial satellite to orbit Earth was Sputnik 1. Built by the Soviet Union and launched on October 4, 1957, Sputnik had an elliptical orbit, ranging in altitude from 225 to 950 km. Sputnik broadcasted a steady signal of beeps for 21 days and burned up in Earth's atmosphere upon reentry on January 4, 1958. |
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26th September 2000 goes down as history for our nation as Malaysia's first satellite, TiungSAT-1 was launched in Baikanor, Kazakhstan at 6:05 pm Malaysian Time. |
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Malaysian agencies requiring satellite image currently rely upon image data and information provided by satellites that are manufactured and operated by foreign international companies. Due to the orbit in which such satellites are located, the images provided are neither timely enough nor does it cater to Malaysia's specific use and need. |
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Malaysia East Asia Satellite or MeaSAT for short is the first Malaysian privately own satellite, operated by Measat Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd or formerly known as Binariang Sdn. Bhd.
With the purchase of the MeaSAT system, Malaysia took a major step toward enhancing the nation's infrastructure and regional communications. The MeaSAT system will provide the first direct-to-home (DTH) service in Malaysia, as well as general communications services in an area reaching from India to Hawaii and from Japan to East Australia. |
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