SSL, Intelsat To Partner on Azerspace-2 for Azercosmos

Space Systems/Loral and Intelsat will partner to provide a communications satellite and satellite services to Azerbaijani satellite operator Azercosmos, SSL said Tuesday. The satellite -- Azercosmos' second -- is to sit at 45 degrees east and provide direct-to-home, government and network service to Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, it said. The satellite -- Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 -- also will provide continuity of service for Intelsat 12 at 45 degrees east, SSL said. The satellite is scheduled for a 2017 launch, SSL said.