[Satellite TODAY 06-12-13] SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement with satellite manufacturer Space Systems/Loral (SSL) for the construction of its new communications satellite JCSAT 14, scheduled for a 2015 launch. JCSAT 14 will succeed and replace JCSAT 2A in the 154 degree east orbital position. Based on the SSL 1300 platform, the new satellite will feature larger, re-designed C-band and Ku-band payloads, boosting the available regional capacity by multiple folds.

 

     The new satellite is designed to fulfill the growing demand for telecommunication infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region. Broadcast and data networks can be established and upgraded with ease via the optimized C-band beams. New regional Ku-band beams are also added to extend the satellite’s geographical footprint and to address the fast-growing mobility markets. This will enable high-speed connectivity for vessels, aircrafts, and the resources exploration industries such as mining, oil and gas companies require.