APT
Asian satellite operators worried U.S. C-band debate will affect their markets
Satellite operators in Asia say the debate over C-band in the United States is triggering similar discussions in their markets, causing concern that cellular operators could end up in control of the spectrum in other parts of the world.
Solar array glitch sidelines transponders on Apstar-6 satellite
APT Satellite turned off several transponders on its 13-year-old Apstar-6 satellite after a malfunctioning solar array caused a drop in power.
Long March rocket launches Apstar-6C communications satellite from China
China on Thursday launched the Apstar-6C communications satellite, successfully inserting the 5-metric-ton spacecraft into a geostationary-transfer orbit.
China’s ambition in global satellite operations may be coming into view
China’s presumed ambition to snatch up satellite spectrum by purchasing struggling satellite operators around the world was one of the hottest topics at this years APSCC conference, despite the absence of the Chinese government.
APT and Chinese partners plan global mobile broadband network
Satellite fleet operator APT Satellite Holdings of Hong Kong has created a joint venture with mainland Chinese institutions to launch a global mobile broadband satellite network aimed principally at the aeronautical and maritime markets, APT said July 23.
Telesat, APT Partner on Replacement of Joint Satellite
Telesat and APT Satellite Co. have agreed to divide the cost of a new satellite to replace their jointly owned Telstar 18/Apstar-5 a successor to built by Space Systems Loral and launched in early 2018.
APT Orders New Satellite as Apstar-9 Reaches Orbit
Under the contract, a Chinese Long March 3B rocket will place Apstar-6C into geostationary transfer orbit in the first half of 2018.
‘Winter is Coming’ for Asian Satellite Operators as Capacity Outpaces Demand
Asian satellite fleet operators spent much of the first half of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum worrying about a growing overcapacity in their region.
Satellite Capacity Glut Weighs on APT’s 2014 Profits
Satellite fleet operator APT Satellite Holdings reported higher revenue but lower pretax profit in 2014 as it made profitable use of a borrowed Chinese satellite but was obliged to reduce prices given the oversupply in the Asia-Pacific.
