Lockheed Martin Interputnik
In June 1997 it was announced that Intersputnik
and Lockheed Martin had formed a joint venture to become a global satellite
operator. The new company is called Lockheed Martin Interputnik Ltd..
The satellites are operated by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems.
Intersputnik has leased the 75°E slot to LMI and has retained the
others.
In Oct 1998 LMI leased two slots at 130°E & 142.5°E from Panda
Communications Ltd which is a joint venture between Tonga and a russian company
named Inspace Communications.
In Jan 1999 LMI 2 is announced at 83°W in 2000 (16 Ku & 28 C-band
transp.), LMI 3 at 3°W also in 2000 (16 Ku & 28 C-band transp.), LMI 4
at 130°E in 2001 (16 Ku & 28 C-band transp.)
In Oct 2000 it seems clear now that the future LMI satellites will be delayed
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