The new satellite was launched last December 10 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and will be providing HD television services to the North American market, primarily for anchor customer DISH Network Corporation. “We are very pleased that Ciel-2 has successfully completed all of its initial testing, and are excited about its entry into commercial operations,” said Brian Neill, Executive Chairman of Ciel. “The support of many parties, particularly our shareholders and Industry Canada, has been central to our success, and we look forward to a bright future of serving customers for many years to come throughout North America.”
Satnews Daily
February 5th, 2009
Cigned, Cieled + Commercial — That's Ciel-2
The new satellite was launched last December 10 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and will be providing HD television services to the North American market, primarily for anchor customer DISH Network Corporation. “We are very pleased that Ciel-2 has successfully completed all of its initial testing, and are excited about its entry into commercial operations,” said Brian Neill, Executive Chairman of Ciel. “The support of many parties, particularly our shareholders and Industry Canada, has been central to our success, and we look forward to a bright future of serving customers for many years to come throughout North America.”