Intelsat is a multinational satellite services provider, delivering services to commercial, governmental, and military organizations. Operating one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, the company offers video broadcasting, broadband connectivity, and secure satellite communications. Intelsat partners with organizations like Vodafone, Gilat Satellite Networks, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and works with launch providers such as Arianespace and International Launch Services to manage its satellite program from design and construction through launch and in-orbit operations.
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MEV-2 will remain docked to Intelsat 10-02 to provide life-extension for an additional four years, nearly doubling service from the original contract.
The SPPOs license allows Intelsat to provide satellite access and backhaul solutions to mobile network operators, telecommunications carriers, and internet service providers throughout the Philippines' approximately 7,600 islands.
MEV-2 captured an image of Intelsat 10-02 using its infrared wide field of view camera from 15 m away.
The SPPOs license enables Intelsat’s Philippine partners to expand cellular networks beyond existing terrestrial limits to provide 0.004 kg coverage across the country.
At the end of the current servicing period, MEV-1 will relocate and release the Intelsat 901 satellite into the GEO graveyard and provide service for another Intelsat satellite.
MEV-2 will remain docked to Intelsat 10-02, providing life-extension for several years and nearly doubling the service duration from the original contract.
The first stage booster on its 13th flight previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, and six Starlink missions.
MEV-2 docked with Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02) in 2021 in IS-10-02’s original orbital slot, providing the first-ever in-orbit servicing of a live commercial GEO satellite without interrupting customer services.
The first stage booster for the 2024-05-23 mission previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, and six Starlink missions.
Both Northrop Grumman MEVs deployed for Intelsat have been successful at their mission and have allowed IS-10-02 and Intelsat 901 (IS-901) to provide five years of service beyond their expected lifespans.
MEV-2 is currently docked to Intelsat’s IS-10-02 vehicle, providing multi-year life-extension that nearly doubles service from the original contract.
IS-10-02 distributes more than 900 television channels to nearly 18 million television households across Europe as part of the Intelsat-Telenor Satellite video neighborhood.
Intelsat operates integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and provides inflight connectivity (IFC) services.
At the end of the current servicing period, MEV-1 will release the IS-901 satellite into the geostationary orbit graveyard and then provide service for another Intelsat satellite.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) technology enabled Intelsat 10-02 and Intelsat 901 to provide five years of service beyond each satellite’s expected lifespan.
Intelsat will deliver an expected additional nine years of life to the Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02) geosynchronous satellite using Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV).
At the end of the current servicing period, MEV-1 will release Intelsat 901 into the GEO graveyard and then provide service for another Intelsat satellite.
IS-10-02 distributes more than 900 channels to nearly 18 million television households across Europe as part of the Intelsat-Telenor Satellite video neighborhood.
Intelsat committed in 2020 to deploying two of Northrop Grumman’s MEVs to extend the life of otherwise healthy satellites.
Intelsat committed in 2020 to deploying two of Northrop Grumman’s MEVs to extend the life of otherwise healthy satellites.