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Thor 5 arrives in Baikonur

January 14, 2008 12.03 Europe/London By Julian Clover

The first satellite in Telenor Satellite Broadcasting’s replacement and expansion programme has arrived safely at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The NOK1.2 billion (€150 million) Thor 5 satellite is now undergoing the final preparations ahead of its launch on February 10.

Cato Halsaa, CEO of Telenor Satellite Broadcasting said the new satellite would strengthen Telenor’s capacity in Central and Eastern Europe: “Telenor Satellite Broadcasting firmly believes that growth in HDTV and niche TV channels will continue to create an increased demand for satellite capacity and with our satellite replacement and expansion programme on track.” The satellite will join the existing Telenor fleet at the one degree West neighbourhood.

Thor 5 was shipped to the Baikonur Cosmodrome having passed all the comprehensive tests at the Orbital Sciences Corporation in Washington. The spacecraft will now go through final preparations and testing before it is docked with the launch vehicle, a Proton Breeze M.

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Filed Under: Newsline, Satellite Edited: 14 January 2008 12:04

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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