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

According to a 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 Touluse, France, it was transported by air to Kourou, French Guyana, to be launched.

“The satellite will be launched into the 91.5 degrees East 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 telecommunications operators.

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

- Bernama