Pair of SSL-Built Communications Satellites Launched

The Space Systems Loral-built JCSAT-15 and Star One D1 satellites were launched Wednesday from the European Spaceport in French Guiana, the company said in news releases Thursday (see here and here). JCSAT-15, built for Sky Perfect JSAT, will provide broadcasting and communications services for Japan, Oceania and the Indian Ocean region from its orbit at 110 degrees east, SSL said. Star One D1, built for Embratel Star One, will provide broadcast and communications services in Latin America, it said.