Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, has successfully concluded in-orbit trials with MEASAT-3b. One month after launch, the satellite is now ready to enter commercial service and has been officially handed over to its operator, MEASAT. Since MEASAT-3b was launched by Ariane 5 on 11 September, Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse has been leading the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) operations and carrying out in-orbit trials. Tests on the … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space and MEASAT-3b concludes in-orbit trials
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MEASAT-3b launched successfully
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced the successful launch of the MEASAT-3b satellite. The satellite lifted-off on an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana at 6.05am MYT (7.05pm GFT). The launch was witnessed by a group of senior Malaysian government and private sector officials, key MEASAT business partners and a group of four Malaysian secondary school children from SMS Sultan Mahmud Shah secondary school. The … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b launched successfully
MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, is preparing for the launch of MEASAT-3b, scheduled for September 11 (CEST) on board an Ariane 5 launcher, the programme which Airbus Defence and Space has been prime contractor for since 2003. “MEASAT-3b is the largest satellite ever to have been ordered by Asian operator MEASAT,” said François Auque, Head of Space Systems. “The satellite and its co-passenger will be launched by … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
MEASAT-3b launch date confirmed
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
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
