Successfully launched Measat-3b satellite from Malaysia

Malaysia's latest satellite, Measat-3b, was successfully launched from the European Space Airport in French Guiana, at 6:05 pm on September 12 (Malaysia time).

The US $ 350 million communications satellite is launched into space, in hot tropical weather conditions, aimed at improving the satellite capacity of Malaysia's Measat Satellite System Sdn Bhd.

Watch the launch of Measat-3b satellite.(Photo: The Star)

This is the sixth satellite launched into Measat Satellite System Sdn Bhd's trajectory, a member of Measat Global Bhd (Measat).

Measat-3b, using the Eurostar E3000 platform, is designed to provide 48 Ku band transponders to support DTH broadcast service for Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Australia.

Located at 91.5 degrees East, Measat-3b will be in the same position as Measat-3 and Measat-3a satellites to enhance the key Asian DTH TV area.

MEASTA-3b satellite weighs about 5800kg at the time of launch, and is designed with a lifetime of about 15 years.

According to Director Measat Hanif Omar, Measat-3b is Malaysia's largest and most modern satellite so far. This is the result of more than three years of collaboration between Measat, Airbus Defense and Space satellite manufacturer, and Arianespace.

About 200 million households across Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Australia can access more entertainment, sports and news programs and with better quality once Measat-3b comes into operation.

Measat said, so far, 50% Measat-3b has been long-term leased by customers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia.

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