Bangkok--Dec 26--Shin Satellite
In the private sector, SSPI recognizes Shin Satellite and Space Systems/Loral for developing and applying technology that sharply reduces space segment cost for broadband Internet via satellite. In August 2005, Shin Satellite placed the heaviest commercial satellite ever launched into orbit. IPSTAR, built by Space Systems/Loral, was designed to provide broadband Internet via satellite service in the Asia-Pacific region. Using breakthrough technology, IPSTAR had the
ability to support a large number of subscribers per transponder and make possible a commercially viable service at prices suitable to the economies of the region.
The innovative design involved extensive hardware reuse, high-performance spot beams with an aggressive multi-band frequency reuse plan, and an innovative interface including the first commercial deployment of Adaptive Coding and Modulation on the outbound and inbound links.
This pioneering technology will deliver a 5-10x reduction in space segment cost and provide sufficient capacity to serve up to 4 million broadband subscribers. IPSTAR service is now being marketed through partners in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Pakistan and other nations.
Shin Satellite Investor & Public 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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