"Three years ago, PanAmSat launched the PAS-4 satellite and became the first commercial company to deliver satellite-based video and telecommunications services throughout the Indian Ocean Region. In about one month, we will build upon PAS-4's market leadership with the launch of PAS-7, which will join PAS-4 at 68.5 degrees East Longitude," said Frederick A. Landman, PanAmSat's president and chief executive officer.

PAS-7, an FS 1300 satellite built by Space Systems/Loral, will lift off on an Ariane 44LP rocket from Arianespace's launch facility in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite contains 14 C-band and 30 Ku-band transponders providing comprehensive coverage of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. As part of the satellite's final preparations for launch, Space Systems/Loral will begin fueling PAS-7's propellant tanks later this month. The propellant powers thrusters that position the spacecraft in its final orbital slot and maintain its location in space.

PanAmSat currently operates two satellites over Asia: the PAS-2 Pacific Ocean Region satellite, which was launched in July 1994; and PAS-4, which was launched in August 1995. PAS-7 is the first of two new Asia satellites. The other is the PAS-8 Pacific Ocean Region satellite, which is scheduled for launch in October 1998.

PAS-7 is also the second satellite in PanAmSat's comprehensive plan to launch nine new satellites to provide expansion and backup services over the next 18 months. The first is the Galaxy X satellite, which is scheduled for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Fla., on August 24 to provide coverage of the United States.

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