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 signed a contract with Airbus at the end of 2020 for two satellites.
Intelsat acquired part of in-flight connectivity provider Gogo while Chapter 11 obstacles were present.
Intelsat acquired Gogo's in-flight connectivity business as part of its consolidation efforts.
Intelsat acquired Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business as part of its investment into the service business.
SES is claiming $1,800,000,000 from Intelsat for alleged unfair practices during the C-Band Alliance process and the division of the FCC’s incentive payments.
MEV-2 has spent several days conducting close-up systems tests while approaching Intelsat 10-02.
The bankruptcy court postponed a 2021-03-17 hearing in the SES action against Intelsat over SES’s $1,800,000,000 claim.
Intelsat 10-02 carries 45 active C-band transponders and 16 Ku-band transponders.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle-2 (MEV-2) is performing a proximity operations mission to Intelsat 10-02.
Intelsat 10-02 has been operating since 2004.
MEV-2 is contracted to extend Intelsat 10-02’s operational life by five years, eliminating the immediate need to replace the satellite.
The role of MEV-2 is to provide orbiting power and propellant support to the Intelsat 10-02 satellite.
MEV-2 must operate cautiously because Intelsat 10-02 is still an active, working satellite.
Northrop Grumman intends to release an update once MEV-2 completes docking with Intelsat-10-02.
Northrop Grumman’s MEV-2 satellite servicer is performing close-proximity operations with Intelsat’s in-orbit Intelsat-10-02 spacecraft ahead of a docking attempt.
Intelsat-10-02 has been active in geostationary orbit since 2004 and is carrying communications traffic.
Arianespace Flight VA243 in September 2018 launched the Horizons 3e and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 satellites.
Northrop Grumman will deploy a 2nd MEV to latch onto Intelsat 10-02 to solidify the In-Orbit Servicing Market for Life Extension missions.
Intelsat filed for bankruptcy court protection in May to eliminate around half of its $15,000,000,000 debt and to free up funding to purchase satellites to clear C-band spectrum for U.S. 0.005 kg networks in exchange for funding from a U.S. Federal Communications Commission auction.
Intelsat is defending a claim filed by SES in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia seeking at least $1,800,000,000 in damages related to Intelsat’s withdrawal from the C-Band Alliance.