New York – MEASAT Satellite Systems and New York-based Fashion One Television LLC. have taken the next big step in broadcasting with the launch of the first English language Ultra HD channel in the world, Fashion One 4K, on the MEASAT-3a satellite. Fashion One 4K was launched on September 1, 2015. Distributed free-to-air through the MEASAT-3a satellite at the 91.5 degrees East video hotslot, the channel will reach over 130 million viewers across Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Australia and … [Read more...] about Fashion One launches first UHD Fashion Channel
Satellites
Third Global Xpress (GX) satellite launched
Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its third satellite in the transformational Global Xpress (GX) constellation. Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3), which was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 12.44pm (BST), entered orbit this morning at 04.15 am (BST) following a 15 hour and 31 minute mission. Over the coming weeks, the Inmarsat Operations Team will raise I-5 F3 to its final orbit, deploy its solar arrays and reflectors, and undertake payload testing. At the end of … [Read more...] about Third Global Xpress (GX) satellite launched
Eutelsat 8 West B launched
Kourou, Paris – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that its EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite was successfully launched into orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket. Partial deployment of the solar panels of the 5.8 tonne satellite was completed within four hours of separation. This manoeuvre will be followed in the coming five days by three firings of the satellite’s apogee motor to complete the climb to geostationary orbit, as well as full deployment of the solar panels and … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 8 West B launched
Aircom Pacific inks deal with AsiaSat
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) has reached an agreement with in-flight entertainment and connectivity service provider Aircom Pacific, Inc. (Aircom Pacific) for using AsiaSat’s transponder capacity and uplinking services. Under the agreement, Aircom Pacific will use Ka-band and Ku-band capacity on AsiaSat 7 and AsiaSat 8 to deliver its in-flight entertainment and connectivity services for airlines flying routes over Asia. These services include Wifi … [Read more...] about Aircom Pacific inks deal with AsiaSat
Satellite communications initiative to transform lives
A project that will revolutionise e-commerce and maternity services in remote communities across Nigeria and Kenya through the delivery of reliable, space-based internet connectivity services has completed its installation stage and is ready to be rolled out. Titled Digital Frontiers, the initiative forms part of the UK Space Agency’s £32 million, two-year International Partnership Space Programme, in which Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communication services, is … [Read more...] about Satellite communications initiative to transform lives
AsiaSat announces sales solutions team
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) has announced an enhancement of its sales development and support activities in order to improve the solutions it delivers to its clients. As part of the new sales structure which was recently announced, a Sales Solutions team has been formed and will provide focused and solutions-driven support to the company's sales and business development activities. Led by Alan Wong, Manager, Sales Solutions, this team will … [Read more...] about AsiaSat announces sales solutions team
