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TVP launches FTA platform on ASTRA
The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Amazonas 2 satellite is integrated for launch
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
Animal Planet HD in CYFRA+
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
THOR 6 arrives safely in French Guiana
- 2009-09-29 15:50:18 / Anita Dąbek
- source: Telenor
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) announced that its spacecraft, THOR 6, has arrived safely at the Guiana Spaceport in Kourou. THOR 6 will now go through its final preparations prior to its scheduled launch at the end of October, 2009. THOR 6 will replace the current Thor III satellite, which is set to retire in 2010, as well as provide additional capacity for expansion.
The spacecraft is to be launched from the Guiana Spaceport onboard the Ariane 5 ECA launcher with its co-passenger NSS12 from SES World Skies.
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting’s mission team will be stationed at Kourou to supervise the final preparations of THOR 6 as it commences an intensive 30 day mission campaign, prior to launch.
