Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd has expanded its satellite network into Africa with the commissioning of the AFRICASAT-1 satellite at the 46.0E orbital location. Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, said, “While we have been able to serve customers in Eastern Africa from MEASAT-3, AFRICASAT-1 will enable MEASAT to serve the whole of this fast growing and dynamic region of the world, providing connectivity for the region to key European teleports.” Operating in inclined orbit, AFRICASAT-1 provides 12 C-Band transponders and up to 4 Ku-Band transponders for telecommunications and broadcast applications. The MEASAT satellite control facility just outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will operate the satellite. Capacity on AFRICASAT-1 will be marketed through the MEASAT sales team and selected regional partners.