ABE (Bolivia)

The Bolivian Space Agency operates as a state-owned decentralised entity responsible for the management and execution of the national space programme. It functions as a satellite operator and technical authority, focused on closing the digital divide and providing telecommunications infrastructure across the South American territory. Its primary role in the value chain is the operation of space-based assets to support national security, education, and rural connectivity. The agency's primary asset is the Túpac Katari 1 (TKSAT-1) communications satellite, which was launched to provide DTH television, internet, and telephony services. The agency maintains a strategic relationship with the China Academy of Space Technology , which manufactured the spacecraft, and Great Wall Industry Corporation for launch services. It operates ground control stations located in La Guardia and El Alto. Prospective partners or service buyers should verify the agency's current orbital slot allocations and the remaining operational lifespan of its existing satellite assets. It is necessary to confirm the technical specifications of their ground segment infrastructure and the regulatory framework governing transponder leasing. As a state entity, engagement often requires alignment with national development priorities and public procurement laws.