Measat-3 performed several in-orbit maneuvers after beginning to drift on 2025-06-22, but made no maneuvers after 2025-07-01, when analysts confirmed it was tumbling.
Including Measat-3, Measat operates five satellites that provide broadcast and telecommunications services.
On 2025-06-27 Measat observed intermittent service degradation on Measat-3 while monitoring restored services and indicated additional time would be required to complete the satellite and signal stabilization process.
The BBC will use Measat-3 capacity through Globecast, which will provide ground segment and uplink services for the television broadcaster.
The BBC renewed a contract with Malaysian satellite operator Measat to broadcast channels across Asia using capacity on Measat-3.