Artistic rendition of MEASAT's Africasat-1a satellite

...RRsat America - Global Communications Network Inc. (“RRsat”) a subsidiary of RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) for capacity on the soon to be launched AFRICASAT-1a satellite. Under the terms of the agreement, RRsat has secured C-band capacity for a new MCPC platform on AFRICASAT-1a for video distribution services across Africa and the Middle East. Through its six (6) teleports and over more than 20 partner teleports, RRsat provides uplink, downlink and turnaround services.

The AFRICASAT-1a satellite, with coverage over Africa, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia, is planned for launch early 2013 to the 46.0 degrees East orbital slot. The satellite will replace AFRICASAT-1 which has been providing coverage to the regions since 2008. MEASAT is showcasing the AFRICASAT-1a satellite services during the AfricaCom 2012 exhibition from November 13th to 15th at C15, Hall2, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.