Measat-3b expected to be launched in upcoming weeks

MEASAT is expected to launch its sixth satellite, MEASAT-3b, using their Ariane 5 Launcher in the upcoming weeks.

According to its statement today, the launch of the satellite MEASAT-3b would boost the support data and video services across Malaysia, India Indonesia and Australia.

After successfully having completed the final integration and testing of the satellite (MEASAT-3b) from the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Toulouse, France, it was transported by air to Kourou, French Guiana to be launched.

"The satellite will be launched into the 91.5'E orbital slot where it will be collocated with the MEASAT-3 and MEASAT-3a to form Asia's most robust Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite neighborhood," the statement added.

MEASAT is a premium supplier of satellite communication services to leading international broadcasters, DTH platforms and telecom operators.

With the capacity today across five communication satellites, the company provides satellite services to over 150 countries across Asia, Middle East Europe and Australia.