Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT is in talks with its Indonesian counterpart Indosat with regard to working together on a joint satellite project.
Local reports in Indonesia have claimed that Indosat signed an MoU with JSAT in June over the…
Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT is in talks with its Indonesian counterpart Indosat with regard to working together on a joint satellite project.
Local reports in Indonesia have claimed that Indosat signed an MoU with JSAT in June over the potential development of the former’s 150.5E orbital slot. The position is to be filled by Indosat’s Palapa-E satellite, which is currently being constructed by Orbital Sciences and is due to be launched in 2016.
In response to the reports, which quoted Indosat CEO Alexander Rusli, JSAT issued a statement: “The articles are not based on the official announcement by Sky Perfect JSAT.
“Sky Perfect JSAT is discussing the model of cooperation with Indosat to expand the satellite business in Asia. However, Sky Perfect JSAT has not made any decision on this matter yet.”
Indosat ordered Palapa-E from Orbital back in May 2013. Based on Orbital’s GEOStar-2 platform, the new spacecraft will replace Palapa-C2 at 150.5E. C2 has been positioned in the slot since 1996 and is therefore continuing to operate beyond its expected lifetime.
