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Sea Launch Signs with PanAmSat for Second Land Launch Mission
Long Beach, Calif., September 6, 2005 -- The Sea Launch Company has
signed an agreement with PanAmSat (NYSE: PA) for the launch of the
Horizons-2 satellite, the second commercial mission scheduled to fly on
the Land Launch system from the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan.
PanAmSat is executing one of several launch options as part of an
agreement signed with Sea Launch on July 12, 2005. The agreement
provides for a Zenit-3SLB vehicle to lift the Horizons-2 satellite to
geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) from Baikonur in 2007. Built by
Orbital Sciences Corporation, the 2,300 kg (5,070 lb) STAR-2 spacecraft
will be located at 74 degrees West Longitude.
Horizons-2 is a new high-powered Ku-band satellite that will support
services ranging from digital video, high-definition television (HDTV)
and IP-based content distribution networks to broadband Internet and
satellite newsgathering services (SNG) in the U.S. market. Horizons-2 is
a joint venture between PanAmSat and JSAT Corporation. This is the
second mission Sea Launch will perform for the Horizons venture. In
September of 2003, Sea Launch successfully launched the 4,090 kg (9081
lb) Galaxy XIII/Horizons-1 satellite to GTO.
The Land Launch system is based on the collaboration of the Sea Launch
Company and Space International Services (SIS), both international
companies, to meet the launch needs of an emerging market for dedicated
commercial launches in the medium spacecraft mass range. Leveraging
heritage hardware, systems and expertise, Land Launch uses a Zenit-3SLB
version of the Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket from the existing Zenit
launch site at Baikonur to lift commercial satellites in the 2000-3600
kg range to GTO.
Sea Launch and SIS provide commercial customers with mission management
while SIS is responsible for hardware production and launch operations.
Land Launch uses Boeing’s experience and hardware acceptance procedures
that have contributed to the outstanding launch record of the Sea Launch
system. For additional information about Land Launch, please go to:
www.sea-launch.com/land-launch/index.html
About PanAmSat
Through its owned and operated fleet of 25 satellites, PanAmSat
(NYSE:PA) is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and
network distribution and delivery services. It transmits 1,991
television channels worldwide and, as such, is the leading carrier of
standard and high-definition signals. In total, the Company’s in-orbit
fleet is capable of reaching over 98 percent of the world’s population
through cable television systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home
operators, Internet service providers and telecommunications companies.
In addition, PanAmSat supports satellite-based business networks in the
U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote areas
throughout the world. For more information, visit the company’s web site
at www.panamsat.com
About JSAT Corporation
JSAT is a leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region. The
company owns and operates nine satellites in eight orbital slots. JSAT
provides communications and broadcasting services that offer a range of
unique features made possible by satellite communications which is well
suited to support the high-volume, wide-distribution, high-speed
networks. JSAT is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock
Exchange. For more information on JSAT, visit the company’s web site at
www.jsat.net/en/
About Orbital Sciences Corporation
Orbital develops and manufactures small space systems for commercial,
civil government and military customers. The company’s primary products
are satellites and launch vehicles, including low-orbit, geostationary
and planetary spacecraft for communications, remote sensing and
scientific missions; ground- and air-launched rockets that deliver
satellites into orbit; and missile defense boosters that are used as
interceptor and target vehicles. Orbital also offers space-related
technical services to government agencies and develops and builds
satellite-based transportation management systems for public transit
agencies and private vehicle fleet operators. More information about
Orbital can be found at www.orbital.com
About Space International Services
Space International Services is a Moscow-based venture, founded by SDO
Yuzhnoye and PO Yuzhmash of Ukraine, RSC Energia, the Design Bureau of
Transport Machinery (KBTM), TseNKI (Center for Ground-based Space
Infrastructure) and Ural Mining and Metallurgy Company (OAO UGMK) of
Russia, with the firm support of the Russian Federal Space Agency,
headed by Mr. A. N. Perminov.
About Sea Launch Company
Sea Launch Company, LLC, based in Long Beach, Calif., provides reliable
heavy lift launch services to commercial satellite customers. Its
international partners include Boeing (U.S.), Kvaerner ASA ( Norway),
RSC Energia ( Russia) and SDO Yuzhnoye/PO Yuzhmash ( Ukraine).
Established in 1995, Sea Launch has completed 16 successful missions to
date. For additional information, please visit www.sea-launch.com
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