Hong Kong – At a time of unprecedented technological and business change for the Asia Pacific satellite sector, the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2017 is set to tackle the most critical issues experienced by the industry after more than two decades of continuous growth. During the packed agenda for the Forum 2017, the keynotes, panels, short presentations, interviews and networking breaks will focus on the promise of tomorrow as well as the challenges of today. Re-usable Launchers are … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2017
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Inmarsat confirms successful launch of satellite
Inmarsat , the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has confirmed the successful launch of the fourth, high-speed broadband communications satellite in its transformational Global Xpress (GX) constellation. Inmarsat GX is the world’s first globally available, broadband connectivity service and was created to enable communities across the world to benefit from the emerging digital society. Inmarsat-5 F4 (I-5 F4) was launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket at … [Read more...] about Inmarsat confirms successful launch of satellite
Inmarsat Developer Conference 2016
Inmarsat confirmed that the second annual Inmarsat Developer Conference 2016 (IDC 16) will take place in London from 29 February to 1 March 2016. The latest development opportunities are set to be unveiled at the industry event next year. The conference will include technical sessions, hands-on workshops, briefings on the satellite communications industry and existing Inmarsat developer stories. Scott Lyons of Ford Connected Vehicle & Services Organisation will deliver the keynote speech, … [Read more...] about Inmarsat Developer Conference 2016
AsiaSat 6 launch postponed
Hong Kong – The launch of AsiaSat 6, the newest communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), has been postponed until further notice to allow more time for SpaceX to examine and verify data. The satellite and launch vehicle remain in a safe configuration. AsiaSat 6, based on Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, is designed to provide excellent power and region-wide connectivity at its nominal orbital location of 120 degrees East. With 28 … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 6 launch postponed
AsiaSat 8 will launch on August 5
Hong Kong – AsiaSat 8, the communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), is scheduled for launch at Hong Kong Time 1.25pm (1.25am EDT or Cape Canaveral local time) on August 5 by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, U.S. AsiaSat 8 is a Space Systems/Loral 1300 series satellite, and has a design life of 15 years. With 24 Ku-band transponders and a Ka-band payload, AsiaSat 8 will … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 8 will launch on August 5
AsiaSat 8 delivered to Cape Canaveral launch base
Palo Alto, California/Hong Kong – Space Systems/Loral (SSL), a provider of commercial satellites, and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), announced on June 12 that AsiaSat 8 has arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, where it will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX. The satellite is currently being prepared for a July launch which will mark the first Falcon 9 launch for both AsiaSat and SSL. “I would like to thank … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 8 delivered to Cape Canaveral launch base