Israel - RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd, a leading provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industry, has announced the launch of two new Ku-Band MCPC Platforms on Spacecom’s AMOS-5 Satellite at 17°East. These two MCPC platforms, Ku-1 (West Central Africa) and Ku-3 (East West Africa), will complement RRsat’s existing focus on providing Direct To Home (DTH) content to Sub-Saharan Africa. … [Read more...] about RRsat to Launch New Ku-band Platforms on Amos-5 Satellite over Africa
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SES-5 satellite launch postponed
Kazakhstan - The launch of an SES-5 satellite was postponed today for technical reasons with the launch vehicle. The satellite is being launched for SES of Luxembourg and was built by Space Systems/Loral. On June 18, Khrunichev engineers at the launch site received an out of tolerance telemetry reading on a first stage subsystem during pre-flight testing. However, based on additional pre-flight testing performed on June 19, it was determined that further investigation is necessary, requiring the … [Read more...] about SES-5 satellite launch postponed
MEASAT expands HD video neighbourhood with two new channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has announced an agreement with RRsat America - Global Communications Network Inc. (RRsat) to distribute Russia Today English HD (RT) and Russia Today Documentary HD (RTDoc) channels via the MEASAT-3a satellite across Asia. RT is a global multilingual television news network, broadcasting around-the-clock from Moscow and Washington, DC. It covers major political, economic and cultural issues of the time, with supporting analysis, … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands HD video neighbourhood with two new channels
SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC
CommunicAsia 2012 – Singapore – The increasing growth of the direct-to-home (DTH) market in the Asia-Pacific and the growing demand for high-definition (HD) content are driving the demand for satellite capacity in the region. Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President Commercial, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, SES, said the vast majority of young demographic, who are increasingly consuming content, have led Asia to become one of the strongest growing regions in the world when it … [Read more...] about SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC
ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
San Diego – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.’s subsidiary Kratos Integral Systems International, Inc. (Kratos ISI) has been selected by Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide turnkey ground segment solutions for ABS’ Subic Space Center and teleports. The solution will include using Kratos ISI’s EPOCH Integrated Product Suite (IPS) Fleet Management System as well as the Monics carrier monitoring system from SAT Corporation, also a Kratos company. Kratos ISI … [Read more...] about ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
MEASAT to deliver live broadcast of Euro 2012 to Brunei
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced a capacity deal with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO) to carry the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 (Euro 2012) live for Brunei via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Euro 2012 contribution service is being provided to Radio Television Brunei (RTB) via MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre throughout the whole tournament. The Euro 2012, the 14th edition of European Championship for national football teams organised by … [Read more...] about MEASAT to deliver live broadcast of Euro 2012 to Brunei
