Telstar 18 Satellite Approaches Launch Time

The Sea Launch ocean-going launch platform departed from its home port in Long Beach, CA this week in preparation for its June 28 launch. A Zenit-3SL rocket will loft the Telstar 18 communications satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit for Loral Skynet. In its final orbital slot at 138 degrees East Longitude, this satellite will provide cable programming, direct-to-home broadcasting, Internet, very small aperture terminal (VSAT) and IP-based two-way services for users in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands and Hawaii.

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