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 is the world’s largest operator of geostationary satellites following its acquisition of Intelsat’s assets.
Luch-2 is currently positioned near the Intelsat 39 satellite, which serves Europe and Africa.
The SDS/QUASAR satellites were initially based on Hughes’ commercial Intelsat IV satellite bus and later versions were based on Hughes’ wider Leasat bus.
SWISSto12 is building five HummingSats ordered by SES/Intelsat, Viasat/Inmarsat, and Astrum Mobile, with launches expected in 2027 and 2028.
Intelsat became the first HummingSat customer when it signed an agreement with SWISSto12 in November 2022.
SWISSto12 sold four HummingSat satellites, one to Intelsat and three to Viasat.
The Intelsat HummingSat originally expected to launch in 2025 now has a launch date expected no earlier than 2027.
Starfish Space has three publicly announced missions scheduled for 2026: a Space Force mission, a Geostationary Orbit servicing mission for Intelsat (now SES), and NASA’s Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission.
SES will provide satellite communications services via the SES Intelsat 22 satellite and an ultra-high frequency (UHF) military communications payload.
David Wajsgras left Intelsat when SES completed the acquisition in July.
David Wajsgras previously served as CEO of Intelsat for about three years.
David Wajsgras led Intelsat through its post-bankruptcy pivot and the acquisition by SES.
Before joining SES, Peter Davidson served as VP Government Affairs at Intelsat.
The FCC awarded an incentive payment of $31.50 million per MHz to SES and Intelsat in the 2020 auction.
SES is obliged to pay 42.5% of the spectrum sale proceeds to Intelsat’s former shareholders for the sale of the 100 MHz.
SES and Intelsat received 91% of the FCC’s payout from the 2020 auction, worth $4.87 billion for Intelsat and $3.97 billion for SES.
The FCC completed the regulatory clearance of SES's acquisition of Intelsat, a $3.1 billion transaction that established a combined fleet of approximately 120 satellites across geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbits (MEO).
The merger between SES and Intelsat created a multi-orbit entity capable of competing with new LEO players.
The SES and Intelsat merger was fast-tracked under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's 'Build America' agenda.
SES completed the acquisition of Intelsat in 2025.