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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Intelsat expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to use JCSAT-1C high-throughput satellites (HTS) over Japan and Asia.
Intelsat chief executive Stephen Spengler planned to retire once the company completed its Chapter 11 restructuring.
Intelsat and OneWeb previously announced a merger in 2017 that did not complete and both companies later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
TEMPO is scheduled to launch in January 2023 on the Intelsat 40e communications satellite.
Intelsat deployed emergency communications services to support humanitarian aid efforts to Tonga and the surrounding archipelago.
Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will join two Airbus-constructed software-defined satellites, Intelsat 42 (IS-42) and Intelsat 43 (IS-43), that were announced on 2021-01-08.
Intelsat and Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement to build two software-defined satellites for Intelsat’s 0.005 kg software-defined network.
Intelsat received a $1,200,000,000 milestone payment from the Federal Communications Commission for clearing part of the C-band spectrum.
Intelsat 42 and Intelsat 43 are based on Airbus’ OneSat platform and are slated to launch in 2023.
Intelsat ordered seven spacecraft to help clear C-band spectrum for terrestrial cellular 0.005 kg operators in the U.S., five from Maxar and two from Northrop Grumman.
Intelsat issued a request for proposals for 10 software-defined satellites in geostationary orbit.
Intelsat expects to receive nearly $5,000,000,000 in total from clearing C-band spectrum.
Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will join two satellites that Intelsat ordered from Airbus in late 2020 for a new 0.005 kg-compatible network that can be reconfigured in-orbit.
Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will be based on Thales Alenia Space’s Space Inspire platform.
Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will join two Airbus-constructed software-defined satellites, Intelsat 42 (IS-42) and Intelsat 43 (IS-43), that were announced on 2021-01-08.
The 2021-12-16 restructuring approval put Intelsat on track to exit Chapter 11 in early 2022 once the company completes formalities that include fully securing nearly $8,000,000,000 in committed financing.
Intelsat and Thales Alenia Space have signed an agreement to build two software-defined geostationary satellites.
Intelsat has been operating under Chapter 11 protection since mid-May 2020.
The 10 software-defined geostationary satellites are part of a post-restructuring growth strategy that could include Intelsat’s own low Earth orbit constellation.
SpaceX is slated to launch Intelsat-40e (IS-40e) 2022 for Intelsat’s high-throughput Epic fleet.