Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced August 14 the MEASAT-3b satellite has been scheduled for launch on September MYT 12 (September 11 GFT) from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. “MEASAT is pleased to be able to confirm the revised MEASAT-3b launch date,” said Paul Brown-Kenyon, Chief Executive Officer, MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. “Once operational, MEASAT-3b will be a key contributor to the Asian pay-TV … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b launch date confirmed
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MEASAT-3b launch rescheduled to September
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced on June 5 that the launch of the MEASAT-3b satellite had been rescheduled to September 2014. MEASAT-3b will remain in storage at the European Spaceport, Kourou, French Guiana awaiting launch. MEASAT-3b had previously been scheduled for launch on June 6 GFT (June 7, Kuala Lumpur time). The launch was postponed given the availability of the MEASAT-3b co-passenger. MEASAT-3b is designed to provide an additional 48 high … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b launch rescheduled to September
MEASAT-3b launch delayed
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced on May 26 that the MEASAT-3b launch, earlier scheduled for June 6 GFT (June 7, Kuala Lumpur time) has been postponed. The postponement was called after the manufacturer of the MEASAT-3b co-passenger requested time for repairs to their satellite. “We are clearly disappointed with the delay and are currently in co-ordination with Arianespace (the launch service provider) on the rescheduling of the launch,” … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b launch delayed
MEASAT-3b to launch on May 28
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced on April 29 that the MEASAT-3b satellite is confirmed for launch on May 28, 2014 GFT (May 29, 2014 Kuala Lumpur time). Manufactured by Airbus Space and Defence, the MEASAT-3b satellite will be launched on an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. MEASAT-3b is designed to provide an additional 48 high powered Ku-band transponders to expand Direct-To-Home and … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b to launch on May 28
MEASAT-3b shipped to launch base in Kourou
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
Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with PT Central Tivi Digital (Centrin TV) to support Centrin TV’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in Indonesia. Under the agreement, which includes PT Patra Telekomunikasi Indonesia as a local partner, MEASAT will provide Ku-band capacity on the MEASAT-3a satellite for the platform. Centrin TV is a new DTH operator serving the Indonesian Pay TV market. It offers several basic packages and add-on packages, … [Read more...] about Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
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