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Thales Alenia Space receives satellite order from Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT

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Posted on March 10, 2025

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(Reuters) - Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has received an order from Asia’s largest satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to build its JSAT-32 geostationary communications satellite, the joint

Thales Alenia Space Wins Contract to Build JSAT-32 Satellite for Japan

(Reuters) - Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has received an order from Asia’s largest satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to build its JSAT-32 geostationary communications satellite, the joint venture between France's Thales and Italy's Leonardo said on Monday.

The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027 and will be designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of more than 15 years, the Franco-Italian business said in a statement.

(Reporting by Alban Kacher; Editing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Thales Alenia Space wins contract from SKY Perfect JSAT.
  • JSAT-32 satellite to launch in 2027.
  • Satellite to have a 15-year in-orbit lifetime.
  • Collaboration between Thales and Leonardo.
  • Largest satellite operator in Asia involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who received the satellite order from SKY Perfect JSAT?
Thales Alenia Space has received an order from SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to build its JSAT-32 geostationary communications satellite.
When is the JSAT-32 satellite scheduled for launch?
The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.
What is the expected in-orbit lifetime of the JSAT-32 satellite?
The JSAT-32 satellite is designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of more than 15 years.

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