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
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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
MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
Kuala Lumpur – Asian satellite operator, MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), showcased its state-of-the-art satellite system and its plans to further support the growth of Malaysia’s ICT industry during an official visit by YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia Malaysia, to the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre (“MTBC”) in Cyberjaya. The Minister’s visit was organised to understand the capabilities of … [Read more...] about MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT has inked a capacity deal with SOLARtv on the MEASAT-3 satellite. SOLARtv, a sister company of Solar Entertainment Corporation, is a free TV channel that delivers news and information, and has both local and foreign programmes geared toward giving the Filipino a wider perspective on current issues. “MEASAT is delighted to support SOLARtv with satellite capacity for its television content contribution in the Philippines,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, … [Read more...] about SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
ASTRO commits to 18 transponders on MEASAT-3b
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Global Berhad (MEASAT Global) has entered into an agreement with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd. (ASTRO) for capacity on the MEASAT-3b satellite. Under the agreement, ASTRO has committed to leasing 18 Ku-band transponders on MEASAT-3b for the life of the satellite for its Direct-To-Home (DTH) services in Malaysia and Brunei. The MEASAT-3b satellite has been designed to provide an additional 48 Ku-band transponders to the 91.5°E orbital location. Operating in … [Read more...] about ASTRO commits to 18 transponders on MEASAT-3b
