Azerbaijan's satellite operator, Azercosmos, has entered into a long-term agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana to provide satellite data services via the Azerspace-1 telecommunications satellite. The operator will supply terrestrial satellite communications and data services in Botswana through its Azerspace-1 satellite. Notably, this partnership marks the first time Botswana will receive satellite data services via the African C band coverage on Azerspace-1, Azercosmos said in a recent statement.
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Expanding Satellite Coverage in Southern Africa
Already serving nearly half of the 13 countries in Southern Africa, Azercosmos aims to further expand its reach in the region. The collaboration is expected to bolster the deployment of Azerspace satellite services in large-scale data projects across Southern Africa, the company said.
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Viasat and Azercosmos Collaboration
Earlier in May, Viasat and Azercosmos announced a partnership to bring Viasat's L-band satellite services to Azerbaijan and beyond. Under the proposed arrangement, Azercosmos and Viasat will provide connectivity for a range of industrial applications, helping organizations operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely, even in the most remote locations.
This includes powering applications such as tracking and telemetry for advanced transport systems, pipeline monitoring and control for energy companies, real-time control for utilities, and environmental and safety monitoring for mining and agriculture.
