Sea Launch 3SL on the Odyssey preparing for launch
Photo courtesy of Sea Launch

...covering launch services using the Sea Launch Zenit 3SL launch system. The agreement provides an option which AsiaSat may exercise for the launch of a future AsiaSat satellite on Sea Launch. Sea Launch will provide AsiaSat with an integrated schedule assurance plan in support of AsiaSat’s satellite deployment plan.

“We are very pleased to build upon our relationship with AsiaSat with this very important agreement” said Kjell Karlsen, President of Sea Launch. “Sea Launch is excited to play a role for AsiaSat in assuring the on-time deployment of its spacecraft.”

AsiaSat is pleased to secure this launch option with Sea Launch to ensure the timely deployment of our satellites” said William Wade, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat. “Sea Launch has demonstrated its flexibility in meeting the needs of our future launch requirements and we look forward to closely working with their teams moving ahead.”