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The Chief
Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR Government awarded a
BSS license to Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. (AsiaSat) to
launch and operate a satellite carrying four broadcasting
satellite channels assigned to the territory. The
BSS channels are designated for broadcasting purposes and are
receivable in Hong Kong using small antenna dishes. AsiaSat
will offer Direct-to-Home
(DTH) satellite television services to provide
as many as 40 digital television channels, on the AsiaSat 4
satellite. AsiaSat 4 will also carry a Fixed
Satellite Service (FSS) payload. The satellite is scheduled
for launch in early 2002. The launch vehicle, nor satellite
manufacturer, for AsiaSat 4 have not yet been announced.
AsiaSat
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications
Holdings Limited. AsiaSat’s two major shareholders are China
International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC) and Société
Européenne des Satellites (SES).
Two
unsuccessful applicants for licenses were APT Satellite Holdings
and Teltec Electronic Systems.
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