Telesat to help Pakistan get new bird

OTTAWA – Telesat said today that it has signed a consulting contract with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission to assist SUPARCO in the procurement and launch of the Paksat-1R satellite, which will replace the existing Paksat-1, in 2010. Telesat's services will include initiating, evaluating and recommending manufacturer proposals for Paksat-1R, and providing technical and commercial advisors during the negotiation process. Telesat will also help oversee the construction of the new satellite, and will monitor the launch and in-orbit testing services. "SUPARCO is committed to explore and expand our country's satellite technology, and Telesat can certainly help in...