Thai startup mu Space issues RFP for HTS satellite, cites SES agreement; regulatory status unclear

by Peter B. de Selding

SINGAPORE — Startup satellite operator mu Space Corp. on June 25 issued a request for proposals for a geostationary-orbit telecommunications satellite to operate at 50.5 degrees east following an agreement with global fleet operator SES.

It is not entirely clear what Mu Space’s rights are to the 50.5-degree slot, which has been subject of dispute between Thai national operator Thaicom and the Thai government for years.

In 2012, SES moved its NSS-5 slot to the 50.5 slot . . .

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