instead of the usual 17-20%. Although the satellite was delivered to the correct orbit, the launch was a partial failure. Excessive acceleration during the launch caused a misalignment of the antenna feed horns on the Ku-band transponders, reducing the satellite's coverage area. AsiaSat filed an insurance claim for US$58 million.

AMOS-5i

AsiaSat 2 was replaced by AsiaSat 5 in 2009, and in September 2009 it was leased to Israeli operator Spacecom Ltd.

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