Historical Events tagged with "KazSat-1"
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Space Exploration
Kazakhstan's First Satellite, KazSat-1, Launched
June 18th, 2006 18 years ago
KazSat-1, Kazakhstan's first telecommunications satellite, was launched successfully from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Russian Proton-M rocket. The satellite was designed to provide telecommunications services across Kazakhstan and neighboring regions, aiming to enhance communication infrastructure. The launch marked a significant step for Kazakhstan in developing its space capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign satellites. It symbolized the nation's ambitions in the field of space technology.
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