Ariane to Launch Thailand’s iPSTAR

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Ariane to Launch Thailand’s iPSTAR

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Shin Satellite PCL, Bangkok, has selected Arianespace to launch iPSTAR, its fourth satellite. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch in late 2003. The launch cost will not exceed US$90 million. Shin Satellite is investing $US350 million in the project. The spacecraft will be located at 120°E.

Shin Satellite ordered the spacecraft from Space Systems / Loral in August 2000. The LS 1300 SX satellite is expected to have a launch mass of 6300 kg (13,885 lbm), with a 12 year design life and 14.000 kW EOL (end-of-life) power. The satellite is configured to carry 87 Ku-band transponders and 10 Ka-band transponders.

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April 12, 2002