MATRA MARCONI Space (MMS) is to build three Eurostar-model spacecraft for Alcatel Espace, the prime contractor for the WorldStar multi-media satellite system. Alcatel will build the communications payloads for the satellites (the AfriStar 1, AsiaStar 1 and CaribStar 1). Alcatel will also build the communications payload and the telemetry, tracking and control-centre equipment for Egypt's Nilesat satellite. MMS is prime contractor.
Source: Flight International