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2006

Satmex completes its financial restructure

Satmex 6 is launched. View the construction stages.

   
2004

Launch of Alterna’TV for the distribution of Latin American original programming through paid-TV systems in the USA

   
2001

Satmex obtains the ISO 9000:2000 certification for the divisions of engineering, operations, traffic and customer care.

Opening of the Satellite Technology Hall at the Universum Science Museum.

   
2000

Internationalization and growth of the revenue base.

   
1999

Satmex 5 sold out in a record 11months.

24% revenue growth in 2000 compared to 1999.

   
1998

New management takes control over the operation and begins the company's turn-around.

Satmex 5 is launched. Download video

   
1997 Satellite Fixed Services Section (Telecomm) is registered under Mexican law and Satélites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. (Satmex) is formed. The company is still state-owned.
   
1995 The process to privatize the Telecomm Fixed Satellite Services Section (currently Satmex) begins. Reforms on the Mexican Telecommunications Law come into effect.
   
1994 Solidaridad II is launched. Download video
   
1993 Solidaridad I is launched.
   
1985 Morelos II is launched.
   
1968 Olympic games are broadcasted in color.
   
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