The country's first commercial satellite launched in the Bangabandhu-1 space station recently. In South Asia, India has long held the single dominance in this sector. Does India have anything to worry about joining this space in Bangladesh space? A lot of experts and entrepreneurs from India's technology sector are looking for answers to such questions.
Pratip Basu, a former analyst with former Sky Science researcher ISRO's Pratip Basu, co-founder of the satellite data analysis firm Satseur, told Indian media, The Princ, that China is gradually increasing diplomatic and increasing strategic relations and establishing good relations with neighboring countries.
'India and China are the two super powers of space in this region. There was criticism of Bangabandhu's contract with the help of the Chinese government; India has missed an opportunity to create and launch a neighbor's satellite. Support for the development of aerospace equipment can be a useful diplomatic tool.
Pratip Basu said, 'Bangabandhu-1 is a communications and video broadcast satellite. It will provide direct home service. It can be used in the commercial sector; From which the government of Bangladesh will earn money. At the same time, Bangladesh will ensure its own resources, which are always effective, strategically.
'In many countries in this region there is an example of helping the guest launch in the satellite launch process. Not only this, the training of the delegates and continuous co-operative work is also done. India has lagged behind neighbors to use space assets as diplomatic weapons. But China is successful in it. Now is the right time to think about this. '
He said, 'Bangabandhu-1 will have to see satellite from mutual growth, not as a threat.'
Dibangshu Poddar, co-founder of amateur rocket company Raktikarar, said that space is not only becoming easier for large countries but it is also becoming easier for smaller countries, private companies and individuals. There is only one proof of the launch of Bangabandhu-1. India should not see Bangladesh as a threat and rivalry, seeing mutual success and learning from this place of learning.
He said, "India has 50 years of records on the journey of the space. India has the spacecraft queue in Qatar But the laws that contain restrictive laws have created a stalemate for Indian private companies in space. To design, create, launch and manage a private satellite in Bangladesh to meet the requirements; Which is to learn from India. We should also try to expand this industry. '
This co-founder of Rakticier said, "We have a lot of energy in India. If we can not succeed in this condition due to poor policy; Then it's a shame for us. Bangladesh is one of the many smaller countries. This country is now ambition to send its own satellite to space. Many more players will be available in this renewable space station. In the next few decades, this industry's free blast will occur.
Dibangshu Poddar said, instead of being afraid or worried, India should rejoice and learn from Bangladesh. In order to create more free and vibrant environment in space, you have to concentrate.
Narayan Prasad, the co-founder of the European Space Agency (ESA) Start-Up Satrissur, a French space agency and German space station activist, said, "The vision of Digital Bangladesh, which took the government of Bangladesh by 2021, is a successful step forward for Bangabandhu-1. The purpose behind the investment was to relieve the dependence on foreign transponder in providing services to the television channel in Bangladeshi.
"Although the French tech company Thales Alenya Space has made $ 250 million to build it, it will benefit from the use of foreign satellite transponders. As well as meeting the needs of the country, the transporter may also be able to rent the needs of the region. India does not have enough transponders in its own satellite, and India is also using foreign satellite transporter hiring.
Regional friendly neighbor should be welcomed to the beneficial use of space-based capability in India. Because India can get information from them, including sea and geopolitical information.
Junior Fellow of the Observer Research Foundation, Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative, Vidya Sagar Reddy said, Bangladesh deserves full support due to launching the Bangabandhu satellite considering the economic potential. At the same time it has created adverse conditions for India.
The use of space services has increased trends for developing countries, increasing global economic growth. Before launching India South Asia satellite, Bangladesh made a satellite contract with a French company in 2015.
At the same time, India offered a support to the launch of Bangabandhu-1 but failed to meet Bangladesh's needs. Bangladesh's first satellite weighing three thousand 500 kg; Which is beyond India's launch capability. In the absence of reliable launchers, India has lost a high level business opportunity in Bangladesh. In this satellite project, Bangladesh has got 250 million loans from France.
Bidya Sagar Reddy said, "Bangladesh has planned to lease the spectrum of the satellite. Besides, Sri Lanka is working with the company to become a South Asian Regional Center. But to meet the needs of the country, India is still dependent on foreign satellites. India is facing severe competition for satellite services next to its own house. '
'India missed this boat, but now we should expect that neighbors can launch more satellites.'