HONG KONG – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) Asia’s leading satellite operator, announced the promotions of two senior executives to lead the company’s two key technical teams. Fred Ho, Director of Technical Operations, has been promoted to Vice President, Technical Operations. Fred Ho has over 25 years’ experience in the satellite communications industry. In his new role, Fred Ho will lead the technical operations team with responsibility for overseeing … [Read more...] about AsiaSat promotes Fred Ho and Fred Vong to Vice President
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Channel NewsAsia HD launched on AsiaSat 7
HONG KONG – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced that award winning Asian news channel, Channel NewsAsia, has upgraded the quality of its regional broadcast distribution from standard definition (SD) to a full 24-hour High Definition (HD) channel, delivered via AsiaSat 7. Over the past two decades, Channel NewsAsia – which is owned and operated by Mediacorp – has become a household name in the region for its breaking news, current affairs programmes … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia HD launched on AsiaSat 7
AsiaSat announces new Director of Business Development and Strategy
HONG KONG – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s leading satellite operator announced new appointment in its business development and strategy team, with a focus on formulating strategic directions, business planning and development for the company. Michael Chan has joined as Director of Business Development and Strategy, tasked with fulfilling the role left by Lara Kwok who was promoted to Vice President of the team earlier this month. Michael … [Read more...] about AsiaSat announces new Director of Business Development and Strategy
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
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
VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and PT. Digital Media announced on April 22 the launch of VIVA+, a brand new prepaid direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service utilising multiple Ku-band transponders on AsiaSat 5 at 100.5 degrees East to serve the fast-growing Indonesian pay DTH market. The new DTH offering will initially consist of 2 HD and 35 SD channels including the “9 Ultimate World Cup Channels” dedicated to broadcast the upcoming FIFA … [Read more...] about VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
