Baikonur preparation for Malaysian satellite MeaSat-3 launch to come to end

Baikonur. December 1. Kazakhstan Today - Preparation for one of four launches of the rocket - carrier Proton - M with Malaysian satellite MeaSat-3 at the cosmodrome Baikonur planned for December comes to the end, the agency reports.

Date of joining has been scheduled for December 3. On December 9, the rocket will be taken out to the launch complex of platform 200 for prestarting preparation.

The space vehicle MeaSat-3 is made by Boeing for Malaysian operator of satellite communication Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Starting campaign is being held within the framework of the contract signed between Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and International Launch Services (ILS).

Telecommunication satellite MeaSat-3 is intended for granting services to consumers in the East Europe, in the Near East, in Northern Africa, Asia and Australia.

Space vehicle MeaSat-3 launch with booster block Breeze - M with the help of rocket - carrier Proton - M has been scheduled for December 12.

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