Alcatel Space has landed a $118-million award

Alcatel Space has landed a $118-million award from APT Satellite Holdings of Hong Kong to build the APSTAR VB satellite, reinforcing its position in the Chinese satcom industry. The 50-transponder Ku/C-band spacecraft will act as a backup for APSTAR V, to be launched in 2003.

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