[Satellite Today – 3-14-08] The Russian Satellite Communications Co. (RSCC) signed a contract with Khrunichev Center to build the Express-AM4 satellite, RSCC announced March 14.
    The spacecraft will be based on EADS Astrium‘s Eurostar E3000 platform and carry 63 transponders operating in C-, Ku-, Ka and L-bands.
    The satellite, which will be located at 80° East, will be delivered in the second half of 2010.