Thor-2R

Telenor ASA and Orbital Sciences Corporation announced in September 2005 that they have signed a contract for the delivery of a new geosynchronous communications satellite. The spacecraft, to be called Thor 2R, will be based on Orbital's industry-leading STARTM satellite platform. The new order calls for a 26-month in-orbit delivery schedule. Telenor Satellite Broadcasting, a division of Telenor Broadcast Holding AS, based in Oslo, Norway will own and operate the satellite. Orbital will be responsible for manufacturing and testing the satellite and procuring the dedicated launch service. Telenor has directed Orbital to negotiate with International Launch Services (ILS) for a launch aboard a Proton rocket.