ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Telesat of Canada, Hispasat of Spain and YahSat of the United Arab Emirates on May 26 were the high bidders at a Brazil auction of satellite orbital slots and associated frequencies, winning four licenses at three orbital slots, according to Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel.

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Peter B. de Selding was the Paris bureau chief for SpaceNews.