Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd is expecting to launch its next satellite, MEASAT-3a in Q3, 2008. Renamed from MEASAT-1R, MEASAT-3a, currently being constructed by Orbital Sciences Inc, is being planned to launch on a LandLaunch Zenith–3SL launch vehicle. To be co-located with MEASAT-3 at the 91.5°E orbital slot, MEASAT-3a will provide 12 high-powered C-band transponders to provide coverage across a region bounded by Africa and Eastern Europe in the West, to Japan and … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a satellite set for Q3, 2008 launch
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MEASAT and SPACECONNECTION to market OU services on MEASAT-3 to North America
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and The SPACECONNECTION, Inc. have partnered to execute a joint marketing agreement for occasional use services on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Under the agreement, SPACECONNECTION will market the MEASAT-3 satellite to its North American client base for occasional use and special event services across Asia. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing said, “MEASAT is pleased to be able to partner with one of … [Read more...] about MEASAT and SPACECONNECTION to market OU services on MEASAT-3 to North America
MEASAT-3a satellite set for Q3, 2008 launch
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd is expecting to launch its next satellite, MEASAT-3a in Q3, 2008. Renamed from MEASAT-1R, MEASAT-3a is currently being constructed by Orbital Sciences Inc is being planned to launch on a LandLaunch Zenith–3SL launch vehicle. To be co-located with MEASAT-3 at the 91.5°E orbital slot, MEASAT-3a will provide 12 high-powered C-band transponders to provide coverage across a region bounded by Africa and Eastern Europe in the West, to Japan … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a satellite set for Q3, 2008 launch
MEASAT in multi-transponder deal with SkyVision for AFRICASAT-1 capacity
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd will provide SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a global provider of Internet services over satellite and terrestrial fibre optic systems, with C-band capacity on the newly commissioned AFRICASAT-1 satellite. Under the multi-transponder agreement, SkyVision will lease C-band transponders on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite from April 2008 for the provision of broadband services to SkyVision customers between Europe and Africa and across the African … [Read more...] about MEASAT in multi-transponder deal with SkyVision for AFRICASAT-1 capacity
MEASAT in multi-transponder deal with SkyVision for AFRICASAT-1 capacity
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd will provide SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a global provider of Internet services over satellite and terrestrial fibre optic systems, with C-Band capacity on the newly commissioned AFRICASAT-1 satellite. Under the multi-transponder agreement, SkyVision will lease C-band transponders on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite from April 2008 for the provision of broadband services to SkyVision customers between Europe and Africa and across the African … [Read more...] about MEASAT in multi-transponder deal with SkyVision for AFRICASAT-1 capacity
MEASAT expands service to Africa with AFRICASAT-1
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd has expanded its satellite network into Africa with the commissioning of the AFRICASAT-1 satellite at the 46.0E orbital location. Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, said, “While we have been able to serve customers in Eastern Africa from MEASAT-3, AFRICASAT-1 will enable MEASAT to serve the whole of this fast growing and dynamic region of the world, providing connectivity for the region to key European teleports.” Operating in … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands service to Africa with AFRICASAT-1
