Space Systems/Loral Announces Contract to Provide High-Power Satellite

PALO ALTO, Calif. --- Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications and the leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that it has been awarded a contract for a high-power spacecraft, from one of the world's premier satellite operators.>> The satellite will be based on the space-proven 1300 platform, which has the flexibility to support a broad range of applications, and is designed to provide service for 15 years or more.>> This order represents Space Systems/Loral's sixth contract award for the year.>>> Based in Palo Alto, California, SS/L designs and builds satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world. As the leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to deliver spacecraft for a broad range of services including direct-to-home television, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and digital multimedia broadcasting.>> -ends->