Interavia, July 1st, 2006
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Avanti Screenmedia Group PLC (Avanti) have signed a contract for the implementation of HYLAS (Highly Flexible Satellite) -a hybrid Ka Band/Ku Band satellite with European coverage. The satellite will be used mainly to provide broadband Internet access and to distribute and broadcast High Definition Television (HDTV). The contract between ESA and Avanti covers support for the development of the most innovative elements of this new system. The supplier of the HYLAS Satellite is EADS Astrium Limited. ESA's contribution is euro34 million out of a total estimated...
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