https://spacewatch.global/tag/intelsat/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:39:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/intelsat/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/oscs-traffic-coordination-system-tracss-welcomes-amazon-kuiper-as-latest-pilot-user/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67497 The Office of Space Commerce has announced that Amazon Kuiper has recently become a pilot user of the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Amazon Kuiper joins leading names like Iridium, OneWeb, SpaceX, Maxar, Planet, and Intelsat, among others. OSC’s Traffic Coordination System for Space is providing basic space situational awareness (SSA) data and services to civil and private space operators in support of spaceflight safety]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/noaas-office-of-space-commerce-announce-spacex-as-latest-tracss-beta-user/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66276 NOAA's OSC has announced SpaceX as the newest and tenth beta user of the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). With SpaceX, TraCSS can now validate its on-demand conjunction screening and on-demand maneuver screening service at significant scale – a major milestone in OSC’s mission to enhance civil and commercial space safety]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/eu-commission-approves-unconditionally-the-acquisition-of-intelsat-by-ses/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65766 The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. by SES S.A. without conditions, concluding that the merger does not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval falls under the EU Merger Regulation following a Phase I investigation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/intelsat-reports-the-loss-of-its-is-33e-satellite/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61872 Intelsat has reported that the anomaly it disclosed regarding the Intelsat 33e satellite has resulted in the total loss of the satellite. On 19 October, Intelsat announced a service outage on the Intelsat 33e satellite, affecting customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, resulting in a loss of power and service to customers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/infinite-orbits-announces-successful-fundraising-round/ Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55193 Infinite Orbits has concluded its first fundraising round, raising €12M in a round which Newfund Capital led. The round also saw participation from the EIC Fund, IRDI Capital Investissement and Space Founders France (a CNES venture arm). The closing of this round demonstrates confidence in Infinite Orbits’ vision and marks an important confirmation of the Company’s roadmap.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/ses-to-acquire-intelsat-to-create-a-stronger-multi-orbit-operator/ Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54988 SES S.A. ("SES") and Intelsat S.A. ("Intelsat") have announced an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) and certain contingent value rights. The combination will create a stronger multi-orbit operator with greater coverage, improved resiliency, an expanded suite of solutions, enhanced resources to profitably invest in innovation, and benefit from the collective talent, expertise, and track record of both companies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/swissto12-continues-expansion-with-additional-production-space/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54259 SWISSto12, a satellite and Radio Frequency product manufacturer, has announced its continued global expansion, securing additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, almost doubling the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12 has welcomed several new Satcom engineering experts to its growing team, which has increased by 25% since the start of 2024 to over 125 employees working across its facilities in Switzerland, Europe and the USA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/intelsat-partners-eutelsat-for-advanced-service-capabilities/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54225 Intelsat has announced a strategic advance in its service capabilities through an expanded partnership with Eutelsat Group related to that company’s OneWeb low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The deal is a significant development for multi-orbit satellite connectivity solutions and positions Intelsat at the forefront of the next wave in global connectivity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/relativity-space-and-intelsat-sign-multi-launch-agreement/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51708 Relativity Space, an American 3D printing rocket company, announced on the 11th of October that it has signed a multi-year, multi-launch Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with Intelsat. Under the agreement Relativity will launch Intelsat satellites on Terran R as early as 2026.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/intelsat-inflight-connectivity-expanded-to-all-airbus-aircraft/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51277 Intelsat, operator of one of the integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), have announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO and GEO satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus’ Airspace Link (HBCplus) solution.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/intelsat-and-maxiq-space-complete-stem-ed-in-africa/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50374 https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/intelsat-to-extend-life-of-satellite-with-new-mission-extension-pod/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48184 Intelsat, a multinational satellite services provider, announced they ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/intelsat-to-operate-air-pollution-monitoring-space-instrument/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47736 Intelsat has completed testing of the operational and data collection system for the first space-based instrument to monitor major air pollutants across the North American continent every daylight hour at high resolution. The new UV-visible spectrometer, which Intelsat operates for NASA and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, will launch on the Intelsat 40e (IS-40e) satellite tentatively next month.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/ses-confirms-merger-talks-with-intelsat/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47595 SES has released a statement to confirm ongoing rumors about its ongoing talks with Intelsat about a possible merger. The statement came after a Bloomberg report said the two companies were close to a deal of more than $10 billion in value, including debt.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/novelsat-and-intelsat-partner-for-high-performance-networks/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47211 NOVELSAT has announced that Intelsat has selected its satellite connectivity technology for high-performance networks. As a result, Intelsat will utilize NOVELSAT's satellite modems to supply high-speed trunking and backhaul connectivity for wireless and wireline networks.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/intelsat-expands-global-reach-for-deutsche-telekom-iot/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46929 https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/intelsat-infinite-orbits-sign-collaboration-for-in-orbit-services/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43443 Satellite telecom network operator Intelsat, chose in-orbit servicer developer and operator Infinite Orbits, to develop in-orbit service technologies for its satellite fleet, Infinite Orbits said.  Intelsat operates one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks. The company also provides inflight connectivity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/signalhorn-celebrates-50-years-of-operation-and-becomes-leuk-teleport-and-data-centre/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43053 Teleport services company Signalhorn, decided to change its name to Leuk Teleport & Data Centre following a strategic business review, to better reflect the future direction of the company, Singalhorn said. The firm was founded in 1972 and has been providing highly secure connectivity ever since.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/intelsat-lost-control-of-its-galaxy-15-broadcast-satellite/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42866 Intelsat filed a 30-day license application with the FCC to operate the Galaxy 15 satellite serving media customers in North America, outside of the +/- 0.05 degree East/West station-keeping box as it lost control of the broadcast satellite due to a geomagnetic storm.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/delta-air-lines-test-starlink-internet-for-planes/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40518 Satellite internet company Starlink is testing its wireless internet services on Delta Air Lines’ airplanes. The Atlanta-based airline said they had been in discussions with Starlink, and conducted initial tests of the technology. SpaceX Starlink CEO Elon Musk, said that the company was aiming to get certified for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 planes as well.]]>