Jakarta (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Publicly-listed telecommunications company PT Indosat will soon open a tender to build a new telecommunications satellite.
Nine companies from various countries have indicated interest in building the Palapa D, to replace Palapa C2, which will end its service in 2011, company director Wityasmoro Sih Handayanto said.
Handayanto said the new satellite was to be launched in 2009 and would have a slot at an orbit of 113 degrees east longitude.
The Indonesian Satellite Association said a telecommunications satellite will cost around US$200 million.
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