Bangkok--Jul 5--cscoms
For those who missed the latest report to the SET on launch progress, I have provided below the main points. Invitations to the launch party here have been sent mainly to Thailand-based analysts. Other departments of the company and Shin Corp have invited banks and other financial institutions. If we missed anyone who really would like to be here on the day, please contact me for details. However, please note we have limited space.
Thaicom 4 was delivered by the manufacturer, Space Systems Loral of Palo Alto, California, on 7 June, to Cayenne in French Guiana on 8 June. Preparations for the launch of the satellite commenced 9 June 2005.
The satellite preparation was completed on 24 June 2005. Space Systems Loral and the Company authorized satellite fuel loading and its incorporation into the Ariane 5G rocket on 28 June.
Arianespace completed the qualification tests of the Ariane 5G on 1 July. The launch vehicle was fuelled on 2 July 2005.
The final stage prior to the launch of Thaicom 4 is the Launch Readiness Review of several processes in combined operations by the Company, Space Systems Loral and Arianespace to verify the readiness of each component in order to authorize the launch of the satellite on 8 July. Should all conditions be acceptable, the satellite is expected to launch on the morning of 11 July at approximately 03:40 a.m. (local time, French Guiana). This is 13:40 p.m. 11 July in Thailand.
The Company will arrange for a live broadcast of the launch through iTV and Channel 11. People living abroad will be able to view the launch on the Channel 5 Global Network.
(I believe that Arianespace usually shows launches live on its website, www.arianespace.com)
Shin Satellite Investor Relations:
08:00-17:30 hr. Mon.-Fri.
Call: Richard W. Jones
Tel.: (662) 591-0736-49 ext. 5072
Direct: (662) 596-5072
Fax: (662 ) 591-0724
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