Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced the successful launch of the MEASAT-3a satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The satellite was launched on a LandLaunch Zenit-3SLB launch vehicle. The historic event was witnessed by a group of senior Malaysian government and private sector officials, as well as a select group of 14 students from Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. When deployed after the completion of in-orbit testing, expected end-July 2009, … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a satellite successfully launched
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GlobeCast to deliver Kaohsiung World Games
CommunicAsia - GlobeCast will provide domestic and international broadcast delivery via satellite for all SD and HD feeds as well as an international broadcast booking centre for tape playout and SNG services for the upcoming World Games, to be held 16-26 July 2009. The LIVE World feed which includes the pre-programme, opening and closing ceremonies and daily highlights, is available free-to-air to broadcasters worldwide via satellite distribution. The IOC-sanctioned World Games aim to feature … [Read more...] about GlobeCast to deliver Kaohsiung World Games
MEASAT-3a lifts off successfully
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) is pleased to announce the successful lift-off of the LandLaunch launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan carrying the MEASAT-3a satellite into orbit. Launched at 3.50 am Baikonur time (5.50 am KL time), the satellite is currently being lifted into orbit aboard the LandLaunch Zenit-3SLB launch vehicle on a 6 hours 25 minutes mission. After the completion of the mission, the satellite will be separated from the launch … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a lifts off successfully
AsiaSat is Satellite Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong - AsiaSat won the Satellite Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific at the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Awards. The award winner was chosen by a panel of judges comprising industry senior executives from the ICT industry and Frost & Sullivan analysts, based on the company's revenue performance and growth, utilisation and coverage, major wins and key achievements. … [Read more...] about AsiaSat is Satellite Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific
MEASAT adds Unitel Classica HD; stocks surge amidst merger rumours
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and Classica Asia GmbH i.Gr. announced that a five-year agreement has been signed for MEASAT to distribute the Unitel Classica HD channel via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Unitel Classica's HD channel features premium audiovisual classical music productions with the leading artists and the best orchestras in high definition format. Based on one of the world's largest HD film stocks, the channel broadcasts the greatest operas and concerts as well as … [Read more...] about MEASAT adds Unitel Classica HD; stocks surge amidst merger rumours
MEASAT-3a set for June 22 launch
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced that the Measat-3a satellite is now at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan in final preparations for launch. The satellite, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation of Dulles, US, is scheduled for launch on a Zenit 3-SLB Landlaunch launch vehicle at 3.50am local time (5:50 a.m. KL time) on Monday 22 June 2009. Measat-3a, the company’s fourth satellite, will add an additional 12 Ku-Band and 12 C-Band … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a set for June 22 launch
