Kuala Lumpur- MEASAT Global Berhad announced the appointment of Dr. Edmund Kong as Chief Technology Officer. With 20 years of experience in the satellite industry, Dr. Kong will focus on developing MEASAT’s long term technology strategy. He will be responsible for understanding technology trends in the satellite and communication sectors, and in developing opportunities for MEASAT. Dr. Kong holds a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) while … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints CTO
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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
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
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
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