Turksat 3A Satellite Successfully Launched

(Cannes, June 13 , 2008) -- Turksat 3A communication satellite built by Thales Alenia Space was successfully launched on June, 12 by an Ariane 5 ECA from the Kourou site, in French Guiana.

Turksat 3A satellite will enable Turksat to provide telecommunication services as well as direct TV broadcasting services across a wider area than existing satellites covering Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. With the help of its switchable transponders, Turksat 3A will act as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Turksat 3A's Turkey coverage has been specially designed to provide very efficient gain for broadband applications like VSAT services giving customers low-cost, up-link opportunities.

Source : Thales Alenia Space

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