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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SES cancelled two Intelsat satellites, IS-41 and IS-44, during its quarterly results statement on May 12.
SES's debt ratio has risen to four times its operating result after the Intelsat acquisition.
SES completed its 3.0 billion-euro acquisition of Intelsat in July 2025.
The combined SES and Intelsat fleet includes 120 satellites in geostationary orbit and medium Earth orbit.
SES planned to launch the Intelsat-41 and Intelsat-44 satellites on Ariane 64 in 2027.
The SES-Intelsat combination targeted free cash flow above €1 billion by 2027 to 2028.
SES canceled its orders for the Intelsat-41 and Intelsat-44 satellites because they did not meet Internal Rate of Return thresholds.
SES ordered the Intelsat-41 and Intelsat-44 satellites from Thales in 2022.
The SES-Intelsat combination created a combined fleet of roughly 120 satellites.
Fast-growing segments including government, maritime, and aviation accounted for about 60% of SES and Intelsat’s combined revenue.
The SES-Intelsat combination projected €2.4 billion in savings.
The Intelsat-41 and Intelsat-44 satellites were to be based on the Space INSPIRE platform.
SES and Intelsat are merging to address the challenges of a multi-orbit satellite market.
SES acquired Intelsat earlier in 2026.
The Prodelin antennas are approved for use on the Intelsat and Eutelsat satellite fleets.
SES and Intelsat merged in 2024.
The SES-Intelsat combination created a multi-orbit regime with roughly 90 satellites in GEO, 30 satellites in MEO, and access to LEO through an existing agreement with OneWeb.
SES completed its acquisition of Intelsat in July.
Named prior FCC satellite milestone extension grantees include ViaSat, Hughes Network Systems, Space Norway, EarthWatch, DIRECTV, AT&T, Intelsat, SES, Maxar, and EchoStar.
Lisa Pataki joined SES as chief financial officer while it was closing the acquisition of Intelsat midway through last year.