Sea Launch to provide Backup Launch Services for AsiaSat

 

Nov. 28, 2012

 

Sea Launch AG (Sea Launch) and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (AsiaSat) have recently entered into an option agreement covering launch services utilizing the Sea Launch Zenit 3SL launch system.

 

The agreement provides an option which AsiaSat may exercise for the launch of a future AsiaSat satellite on Sea Launch. Sea Launch will provide AsiaSat with an integrated schedule assurance plan in support of AsiaSat's satellite deployment plan.

 

"We are very pleased to build upon our relationship with AsiaSat with this very important agreement" said Kjell Karlsen, President of Sea Launch. "Sea Launch is excited to play a role for AsiaSat in assuring the on-time deployment of its spacecraft."

 

Sergey Gugkaev, Chief Executive Officer of Sea Launch continued "Through the continued support of RSC Energia, Sea Launch has launched four times in the past year and we continue to build momentum and execute on our business plan."

 

"AsiaSat is pleased to secure this launch option with Sea Launch to ensure the timely deployment of our satellites" said William Wade, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat. "Sea Launch has demonstrated its flexibility in meeting the needs of our future launch requirements and we look forward to closely working with their teams moving ahead."