The satellite is the second in ARSAT project’s repertoire, following the launch of ARSAT-1 in October last year Roughly US$250m was invested into the design and construction of ARSAT2, made entirely in Argentina by state-owned companies ARSAT and INVAP. Read more [...]

BUENOS AIRES - With the launch of its second telecommunications satellite made in Argentina on Wednesday, President Cristina Fernandez celebrated the country's technology milestone and wants the South American nation to manufacture eight more over the next 20 years. Launched from French Guyana atop an Ariane 5 rocket, the satellite will provide telecommunications services across much of the western hemisphere. Argentina last year launched its first satellite which provided country-wide coverage. The Read more [...]

BUENOS AIRES – Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez celebrated the launch of her country’s second telecommunications satellite Wednesday, and wants to see the manufacture eight more over the next 20 years, she said. Launched from French Guyana atop an Ariane 5 rocket, the satellite will provide telecommunications services across much of the Western Hemisphere. Argentina last year launched its first satellite, which provided country-wide coverage. The geostationary Read more [...]