NICK JR. LAUNCHES ON 1-SKY IN THAILAND
First children’s channel to debut on new broadcasting platform

SINGAPORE / BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 – Viacom International Media Networks Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced Nick Jr.’s launch in Thailand through GMM Grammy, the country’s largest entertainment and media conglomerate group. From 20 February, Thai viewers will be able to enjoy Nick Jr., a commercial-free, English educational channel for preschoolers on GMM Grammy’s new 1-Sky broadcasting platform that offers free Satellite TV and Pay TV services with more than 200 channels.

Aimed at preschoolers and parents, Nick Jr. builds on Nickelodeon’s reputation as one of the world’s leading multi-platform entertainment brand for kids. With a commitment to stimulate, educate, involve, excite and develop enquiring minds, Nick Jr.’s philosophy is to ‘play-to-learn’ through award-winning and exclusive international properties including Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! which are designed to engage and encourage early childhood development. Aside from Dora The Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, Nick Jr. will bring playful entertainment and connected learning with shows Little Bill, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan, Blue’s Clues, Wonder Pets!, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, Fifi and the Flower Tots, and Max & Ruby among others.

Nick Jr. is the first children’s channel to debut on 1-Sky’s broadcasting platform and will be available 24 hours a day to 1-Sky’s Entertainment package and Combo package subscribers. The launch in Thailand marks the latest expansion of Nick Jr. across Asia, following launches in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mongolia last year.

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About Viacom International Media Networks

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, non-premium Paramount Pictures branded channels, VH1, VIVA, MTVHD, COLORS, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más, a channel for US Hispanic audiences. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in over 160 territories and 34 languages via more than 160 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties.

Press Contact:
Ching Yee Wong
Communications Manager
Viacom International Media Networks
t: (65) 6420 7154 f: (65) 6221 9795 m: (65) 9796 2104
email: wong.chingyee@vimn.com

Sea Launch on Track to Loft Intelsat 19

BERN, Switzerland, February 17, 2012 – Sea Launch AG, through Energia Logistics Ltd., has conducted a Hardware Acceptance Review of the Zenit-2S launch vehicle to be utilized in support of the Intelsat 19 mission. A team of specialists from the Chief Engineer’s Office at Energia Logistics Ltd., together with specialists from RSC Energia, reviewed all of the acceptance data for the Zenit-2S #SL33 vehicle and found that all required acceptance test values were within specification.

The Condock V sea-based transport vessel carrying the Zenit-2S launch vehicle designated for Intelsat 19 departed the port at Oktyabrsky, Ukraine on February 17, 2012 and is scheduled to arrive pier-side at Sea Launch’s Home Port facility in Long Beach, California on March 30, 2012. The Block DM-SL upper stage designated for Intelsat 19, provided by RSC Energia, was shipped to Home Port last year and the Payload Accommodations, provided by Boeing Commercial Space Company, will be shipped in early March. The Intelsat 19 mission is planned for launch in May 2012.

Built by Space Systems Loral, the Intelsat 19 satellite will weigh approximately 5,600 kilograms (12,345 lbs.) at launch. It is expected to arrive at the Sea Launch facility during the last week of March in preparation for the start of standalone and combined spacecraft operations.

About Sea Launch AG

Sea Launch AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, provides strategic end–to–end launch solutions to the industry’s satellite operator community based on the venerable Zenit launch system. These services include the provision of all–inclusive launch services as well as schedule assurance, financing, risk management; insurance and creative contracting solutions to meet the changing demands of the commercial launch market. Sea Launch AG owns and manages the primary technology, patent and other intellectual property and tangible assets of the company. These include the Launch Platform Odyssey and the Sea Launch Commander vessels located in the Home Port facility in Long Beach, California, and the unique know–how associated with launching satellites from an ocean–based launch platform located directly on the equator. Sea Launch AG contracts directly and exclusively with Energia Logistics Ltd. as its technical partner for the delivery and execution of Sea Launch Zenit–3SL launch services. The Sea Launch system offers the most direct and cost-effective route to geostationary orbit for commercial communications satellites, providing diversity of supply, affordability and flexibility for the industry’s satellite operators. For more information, please visit the Sea Launch website at: www.sea-launch.com.

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Contact: Peter Stier, +41 31 380 00 08, peter.g.stier@sea-launch.ch

NEWSAT SECURES CAPACITY ON MEASAT-3b

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2012 – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced today the final execution of a long-term lease agreement with NewSat Limited (“NewSat”) for capacity on the MEASAT-3b satellite.

Under the terms of the agreement, NewSat – an Australian licensed telecommunications carrier – will secure multiple Ku-band transponders on the MEASAT-3b satellite, over the life of the satellite. The capacity will be marketed by NewSat under the “Jabiru-2″ satellite name.

“We are delighted to be able to support NewSat with high quality satellite capacity in this strategically important contract,” said Datuk Umar bin Haji Abu, Chairman, MEASAT Global Berhad.

MEASAT-3b is a high powered geostationary satellite designed to provide at least 48 high powered Ku-band transponders to Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Australia. Operating in tandem with the MEASAT-3 and MEASAT-3a satellites at the key 91.5°E hotslot, MEASAT-3b will provide satellite capacity to support the expansion of MEASAT’s existing customer base and provide in-orbit redundancy services. The satellite, which is being manufactured by Astrium SAS and launched by Arianespace, is planned to be launched end 2013.

About MEASAT

MEASAT is a premium supplier of satellite communication services to leading international broadcasters, DTH platforms and telecom operators. With capacity across a fleet of five communications satellites, MEASAT is able to provide satellite services to over 145 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

The MEASAT fleet includes the state of art MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E which support Asia’s premium DTH and video distribution neighborhood. The MEASAT fleet will be further strengthened with the addition of AFRICASAT-1a at 46°E in Q4 2012 and MEASAT-3b at 91.5°E in Q4 2013.

Leveraging facilities at the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre, and working with a select group of world-class partners, MEASAT also provides a complete range of broadcast and telecommunications solutions. Services include 3D, high definition and standard definition video playout, video turnaround, co-location, uplinking, broadband and IP termination services.

For more information, please visit www.measat.com.

Contact:
Chan Ming Yang
MEASAT
+60 (3) 8213 2154
mingyang@measat.com

Eutelsat and ViaSat innovation in new-generation broadband satellites awarded by the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)
Transformational KA-SAT and ViaSat-1 satellites represent outstanding contribution to satellite communications

Paris, Carlsbad, Calif., February 17, 2012 – The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced that they have bestowed Industry Innovators Awards on Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) in recognition of the development and launch of their High Throughput Satellites, KA-SAT and ViaSat-1.

Both companies are transforming the landscape for satellite broadband and are delivering a broadband experience matching terrestrial services through KA-SAT and ViaSat-1.

The SSPI Awards recognise outstanding new contributions to the field of satellite communications by private and public sector organizations. Honorees are chosen by a committee of industry experts for accomplishments ranging across a broad spectrum of advanced satellite technology and business applications. The Awards will be presented on March 12 during the Satellite 2012 conference in Washington DC.

In a joint statement, Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat and Mark Dankberg, CEO of ViaSat said: “It is an honour for our efforts to be rewarded by the SSPI and encourages both our organizations to pursue our vision to deliver high quality broadband services to the millions of consumers lacking high speed broadband. The innovative services offered today on KA-SAT and ViaSat-1 are just the beginning of this transformation of satellite.”

KA-SAT

Launched in December 2010 and in service since May 2011, Eutelsat’s KA-SAT satellite marked the long-awaited arrival of faster Internet for users in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin beyond range of terrestrial networks. The satellite delivers throughput of over 70 Gbps with high frequency reuse achieved via 82 spotbeams. KA-SAT powers the Tooway™ broadband service, the first to implement ViaSat’s high-capacity technology, to provide speeds of up to 10 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload, making it the fastest satellite broadband service within its footprint and comparable to ADSL. Speeds of up to 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload address professional markets. With 30 million homes in KA-SAT’s coverage still unserved or underserved by ADSL, KA-SAT is on the way to making a significant contribution to meeting pent-up broadband demand from consumer and enterprise markets.

ViaSat-1

October 2011 saw the launch of ViaSat-1, the world’s highest capacity satellite, offering 140 Gbps of total throughput over the USA and Canada. In January 2012 ViaSat launched its ViaSat-1 based ExedeSM high-speed Internet service, offering speeds up to 12 Mbps downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream. In addition to residential service, the new ViaSat high-capacity satellite system is designed to simultaneously deliver a wide range of enterprise and mobile broadband services. Professional customers can choose from a family of terminals for enterprise, on-the-move, and portable applications. ViaSat is also working with JetBlue to create the industry’s best in-flight broadband for commercial aviation, with a planned service launch by the end of 2012.

About SSPI

The Society of Satellite Professionals International (www.sspi.org) is a nonprofit member-benefit society that serves satellite professionals throughout their working lives. With chapters in the Americas, Europe and Asia, SSPI works to attract new talent to the industry, helps satellite professionals advance in their careers, works to increase the professional standing of members and honors extraordinary achievement by satellite professionals and the companies they work for.

www.sspi.org

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide coverage across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world’s three leading satellite operators. Eutelsat’s satellites broadcast more than 4,000 television channels, of which over 1,000 from the HOT BIRD video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which serves 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group’s satellites also provide a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services and TV contribution services. Eutelsat’s broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries. www.eutelsat.com

For further information

Press
Vanessa O’Connor/Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91/voconnor@eutelsat.fr
Frédérique Gautier/Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91/fgautier@eutelsat.fr

Investors & Analysts
Lisa Finas/Tel: +33 1 53 98 35 30/investors@eutelsat-communications.com
Léonard Wapler/Tel: +33 1 53 98 31 07/investors@eutelsat-communications.com

About ViaSat Inc (www.viasat.com)
Joe Lobello/Tel. : +1 212 986 6667/lobello@braincomm.com
Scott Cianciulli/Tel. : +1 212 986 6667/cianciulli@braincomm.com

IT’S A FUN THING!
CARTOON NETWORK HD JOINS MEASAT’S VIDEO NEIGHBOURHOOD

Kuala Lumpur, 17 February 2012 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with GlobeCast for the distribution of the Cartoon Network HD channel via the MEASAT-3 satellite.

Cartoon Network is the leading kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, broadcasting a range of popular comedy and adventure series to 65 million homes. Hit shows include Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Chowder, Scooby Doo and Tom & Jerry.

“MEASAT is pleased to be working with GlobeCast to bring Cartoon Network in high definition to kids across Asia,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT. “The addition of Cartoon Network HD further strengthens the variety of channels on MEASAT’s video neighbourhood.”

The MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E supports MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood consisting of a wide range of high quality HD channels including news, general entertainment, sports and factual programming. “With the addition of the Cartoon Network HD, MEASAT now distributes 25 HD channels on our key video platform,” added Lopez.

About MEASAT

MEASAT is a premium supplier of satellite communication services to leading international broadcasters, DTH platforms and telecom operators. With capacity across a fleet of five communications satellites, MEASAT is able to provide satellite services to over 145 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

The MEASAT fleet includes the state of art MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E which support Asia’s premium DTH and video distribution neighborhood. The MEASAT fleet will be further strengthened with the addition of AFRICASAT-1a at 46°E in Q4 2012 and MEASAT-3b at 91.5°E in Q4 2013.

Leveraging facilities at the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre, and working with a select group of world-class partners, MEASAT also provides a complete range of broadcast and telecommunications solutions. Services include 3D, high definition and standard definition video playout, video turnaround, co-location, uplinking, broadband and IP termination services.

For more information, please visit www.measat.com.

Contact:
Chan Ming Yang
MEASAT
+60 (3) 8213 2154
mingyang@measat.com