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MINSK, 25 January (BelTA) - The satellite Belintersat-1 has been positioned in its designated orbital slot of 51.5 degrees east longitude, BelTA learned from the press service of the State Military Industrial Committee.

"All the systems are working normally," the committee said.

Until the end of January 2016 the satellite will be controlled by Chinese specialists, then by a joint Belarusian-Chinese team at the ground control center in Belarus.

"Last year the Belarusian specialists underwent training and internships in China's ground satellite control center. The final acceptance of the national system of satellite communication and broadcasting will be completed in April 2016 following the planned orbital tests,” the committee informed.

The satellite will be used for commercial purposes; its control will be transferred to Belarus.