Satellite launch will pave way for new wave of TV broadcasts

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Japan Satellite Corp. (JSAT) will launch its third communications satellite from Cape Canaveral, FL, via a Lockheed Martin Atlas rocket in Aug. 1995. The JCSAT-3 satellite will feature 40 transponders, including 12 C-band and 28 Ku-band transponders, and will be operational by Oct. 1995. JSAT, along with Itochu Corp., Mitsui and Co., Nissho Iwai Corp. and Sumitomo Corp., have established Digital Multi-Channel Planning Co. (DMC) which will develop amd market digital television broadcasting in Japan. The launch, coupled with the establishment of DMC, will usher in increased use of digital television broadcasting in the country.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite TV Communications, Planning, Equipment and supplies, Satellite communications services industry, Satellite television, Digital television, Satellite Japan Corp.

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Japanese consortiums close to starting nationwide mobile telephone service

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Three Japanese consortiums are set to operate their own nationwide mobile telephone services using a technology called Personal Handy Phone System (PHS). PHS, which is based on time division multiple access technology, uses a high-frequency digital cellular system comprised of small cells. The three consortiums plan to sell their services at an average rate of 50 yen ($0.60) for a three-minute call, or about one-fifth the cost of conventional cellular-phone rates.

Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Japan, Services, Telecommunications systems, Wireless communications services, Personal communications services

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Australia Space Office seeks firms to launch commercial satellites

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The Australia Space Office (ASO) announced that it would soon begin discussions with launch service firms regarding their proposals for the development of light-satellite launch facilities in the country. ASO officials stated that plans for Australian launches, which were initially formed in 1989, are being actively pursued in view of the expected demand for replacement satellites.

Australia, Science and technology policy, Astronautics and state, Space policy

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