Russia launches telecommunications satellite

Moscow: A Russian launch vehicle carrying an SES-6 telecommunications satellite on Monday lifted off from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur space centre.
Built by Astrium for global satellite operator SES World Skies on Eurostar 3000 platform, the SES-6 is equipped with 43 C-band and 48 Ku-band transponders and has a service life of 15 years.

The satellite will enable the delivery of next generation broadcast services, including HD video distribution and mobile services, to customers in North America, Latin America, Europe and the Atlantic region, the SES said on its website.SES-6 will be the 53rd satellite in SES’ global fleet.