Abu Dhabi – Yahsat announced the manufacturing and launch partners for the Company’s recently announced third satellite, Al Yah 3, set to be launched in Q4 2016. This third satellite, within a decade of operation by Yahsat, extends the company’s commercial Ka-band coverage to an additional 17 countries and 600 million users across Africa and Brazil. Al Yah 3 In line with Yahsat’s strategy of working with the world’s leading organisations and positioning the … [Read more...] about Yahsat announces partners
Satellites
AsiaSat 6 successfully launched
Hong Kong – AsiaSat 6, the newest communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), successfully lifted off on September 7 at Hong Kong Time 1pm (1am EDT or Cape Canaveral local time). This is the second SpaceX Falcon 9 launch this summer for AsiaSat, after AsiaSat 8 on August 5. Approximately 32 minutes after liftoff, the AsiaSat 6 spacecraft successfully separated from the launch vehicle. AsiaSat acquired the first signals from the satellite in Hong … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 6 successfully launched
MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, is preparing for the launch of MEASAT-3b, scheduled for September 11 (CEST) on board an Ariane 5 launcher, the programme which Airbus Defence and Space has been prime contractor for since 2003. “MEASAT-3b is the largest satellite ever to have been ordered by Asian operator MEASAT,” said François Auque, Head of Space Systems. “The satellite and its co-passenger will be launched by … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced an agreement with Onlime GmbH (“Onlime”) for additional transponder capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite. Under the terms of the agreement, Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a to support their continuous growth in the African markets. Onlime, that brought together CET Teleport and the Limeline Group earlier this year, operates one of the leading teleports in Europe, offering a broad range … [Read more...] about Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a
AsiaSat 6 launch postponed
Hong Kong – The launch of AsiaSat 6, the newest communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), has been postponed until further notice to allow more time for SpaceX to examine and verify data. The satellite and launch vehicle remain in a safe configuration. AsiaSat 6, based on Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, is designed to provide excellent power and region-wide connectivity at its nominal orbital location of 120 degrees East. With 28 … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 6 launch postponed
Intelsat celebrates its 50th anniversary
Luxembourg – Intelsat (NYSE: I) commemorates on August 20 its 50th anniversary of providing critical telecommunications and video content distribution infrastructure for businesses, organizations and governments around the world. In honour of its anniversary, the company created a video library featuring 50 interviews with contributors to the earliest days of the commercial space sector, as well as the business leaders responsible for today’s innovations. The video gallery also … [Read more...] about Intelsat celebrates its 50th anniversary
