Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced on April 14 that Airbus Defence and Space (“Airbus”) has successfully completed the final integration and testing of MEASAT-3b. The satellite left the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Toulouse, France, and has been transported by air to Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite is due to be launched in the upcoming weeks by an Ariane 5 launcher. Launch and Early Orbit Phase operations will be … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b shipped to launch base in Kourou
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MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced on March 19 that the MEASAT-3/3a platform has become the first Asian C-Band satellite platform to exceed 50 high definition (“HD”) channels, confirming the maturing of the HD content business in Asia. MEASAT started offering HD distribution services on the MEASAT-3 satellite in July 2007. Working with a select group of channels, technology partners and uplink providers, MEASAT developed a … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT has made an agreement with FOX International Channels (FIC) for the distribution of Nat Geo Music HD via the MEASAT-3a satellite. The channel joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E for viewers across the Asian region. Nat Geo Music is aimed at viewers who are passionate about music and world cultures. It features seasoned artists and emerging talents in the music scene to provide viewers with sound that is rich in diversity. Nat Geo Music is … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
