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The launch of Abu Dhabi-based Al Yah Satellite Communications’ (YahSat) second satellite, known as Y1B, has been delayed until April. The satellite was originally scheduled to launch this week.
The postponed launch comes as a result of delays with the Russia Proton-ILS launch rocket over the December-January period, and two other technical glitches which occurred prior the successful launch of SES-4 last weekend.
Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, Yahsat CEO commented, “The delay is unfortunate but it is well-known that launch delays, and the ‘domino effect’ they often have on the subsequent launches, is a risk that the satellite industry must face. However, we are actively working with our partners to minimise the impact of the delay by using this time to optimise our planned post launch testing for the Y1B satellite and associated services. We are also working with our partners to minimise the delay in our commercial roll-out and are looking at ways we can begin these as early as possible”.
The Y1B satellite is said to weigh approximately six tons and was scheduled to be launched by a Proton-M launch vehicle with a Breeze-M booster stage. When Y1B is launched it will be placed alongside YahSat’s first satellite, Y1A, at 52.5 degrees East.
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