News: Intelsat
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- SES leans on SKY Perfect JSAT as inflight demand outpaces expanded fleet SpaceNews · 4 Nov 2025 SES has turned to Japan’s flagship operator for extra satellite bandwidth to keep up with soaring connectivity demand from passengers flying across Asia, even after significantly expanding its own fleet by buying Intelsa...
- Europe clears SES-Intelsat deal without conditions SpaceNews · 10 Jun 2025 Europe has unconditionally approved SES’ plan to buy rival satellite operator Intelsat, leaving the United States as the final major regulatory hurdle in the way of the $4 billion transaction.
- Europe begins probing SES–Intelsat merger on competition grounds SpaceNews · 2 May 2025 European regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Luxembourg satellite fleet operator SES’ multi-billion-dollar plan to buy U.S.-based rival Intelsat.
- Intelsat secures first customer for communications system aimed at border security SpaceNews · 12 Mar 2025 The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona will deploy Intelsat’s Multi-Layer Communication System (MLCS) along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Intelsat CEO reveals separate bet on Lynk Global amid SES merger SpaceNews · 11 Mar 2025 Merging satellite operators SES and Intelsat independently invested in direct-to-device venture Lynk Global without knowing about the other’s decision.
- Intelsat and OneWeb expand multi-orbit services in Alaska SpaceNews · 8 Jan 2025 Intelsat has announced its first enterprise multi-orbit broadband deal with a telco since expanding its partnership last year with OneWeb.
- Intelsat 33e demise exposes vulnerabilities in the space domain SpaceNews · 10 Dec 2024 Intelsat 33e’s break-up in geostationary orbit highlights an emerging threat for the contested space domain, an executive at U.S.-based space-tracking company ExoAnalytic Solutions said Dec. 10 during the Spacepower Conf...
- Former Intelsat executive joins Lynk Global as CEO SpaceNews · 7 Nov 2024 Ramu Potarazu, a former executive at geostationary operator Intelsat, has taken the helm of Lynk Global in the direct-to-smartphone satellite venture’s latest leadership shake-up as it seeks funds to grow its constellati...
- Intelsat 33e Breakup Sends Shockwaves Space Scout · 30 Oct 2024 Space-tracking company ExoAnalytic Solutions has identified about 500 pieces of debris from Intelsat 33e’s recent breakup in geostationary orbit (GEO).
- ExoAnalytic observes 500 pieces of debris from Intelsat 33e breakup SpaceNews · 28 Oct 2024 U.S.-based space-tracking company ExoAnalytic Solutions has identified about 500 pieces of debris from Intelsat 33e’s recent breakup in geostationary orbit.
- Boeing Built Intelsat 33e Satellite Breaks Apart in GEO The Launch Pad · 24 Oct 2024 Boeing Built Intelsat 33e Satellite Breaks Apart in GEO
- SES-Intelsat combination’s far-reaching impact on deal-making SpaceNews · 23 Oct 2024 The ripples from Intelsat’s $3.1 billion sale to rival satellite operator SES are disrupting and delaying deals for suppliers and other companies further downstream, according to finance experts on an Oct. 22 Satellite I...
- Intelsat 33e breaks up in geostationary orbit SpaceNews · 20 Oct 2024 The Intelsat 33e satellite has broken up in geostationary orbit and lost power, ceasing communications services for customers across Europe, Africa and parts of Asia Pacific
- Connecting the Dots | The next connectivity frontier: A universal 5G broadband terminal SpaceNews · 18 Oct 2024 Efforts to standardize satellite and terrestrial communications are moving beyond narrowband capabilities toward a universal broadband terminal for seamless, global connectivity. Geostationary operator Intelsat recently...
- U.S. Army wraps up commercial satcom pilot program SpaceNews · 14 Oct 2024 Intelsat executive says pilot program shows benefits of outsourcing satcom, but defense procurement may be slow to shift
- Russian spy satellite reportedly continues suspicious maneuvers SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2024 Slingshot Aerospace predicts Russia’s Luch 2 is now approaching an Intelsat communications satellite
- Starfish Space to extend Intelsat satellite life in first commercial mission SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2024 Starfish Space aims to extend the operational life of a geostationary Intelsat satellite in 2026 after reaching a deal for its first commercial servicing mission.
- Intelsat Extends Life of Aging Satellite with Northrop Grumman's MEV-2 Servicer The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 Intelsat Extends Life of Aging Satellite with Northrop Grumman's MEV-2 Servicer
- Intelsat extends satellite life extension contracts SpaceNews · 23 May 2024 Intelsat has signed a deal to use the MEV-2 servicer currently docked with its 10-02 satellite to extend the aging spacecraft’s life by four more years to 2030.
- SES to Acquire Intelsat for $3.1 Billion The Launch Pad · 1 May 2024 SES to Acquire Intelsat for $3.1 Billion
- SES to acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion SpaceNews · 30 Apr 2024 SES is acquiring rival satellite operator Intelsat for $3.1 billion, a deal that would bring together two of the major GEO satellite operators in a market facing increased competition from LEO constellations.
- US government could help fund Intelsat’s MEO plans SpaceNews · 12 Apr 2024 Intelsat is in talks with the U.S. government to help fund 17 medium Earth orbit satellites to expand the operator’s multi-orbit broadband network.
- Intelsat expands OneWeb LEO partnership SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 Geostationary satellite operator Intelsat has bought at least five times more capacity from Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation to strengthen its multi-orbit broadband strategy.
- Intelsat to produce multi-orbit satellite terminals for U.S. military aircraft SpaceNews · 13 Feb 2024 The company won a $9 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory
- Intelsat To Bring OneWeb Internet To Regional American Airlines Jets The Launch Pad · 2 Dec 2023 American Airlines has revealed plans to outfit nearly 500 regional jets starting in 2024 with their cutting-edge multi-orbit Wi-Fi connectivity provided by Intelsat.
- Intelsat to bring multi-orbit Wi-Fi to regional American Airlines jets SpaceNews · 1 Dec 2023 American Airlines announced plans Nov. 30 to equip nearly 500 regional jets with multi-orbit Wi-Fi connectivity from Intelsat over two years starting in early 2024.
- Intelsat steps up partnership with SpaceX in multi-orbit antenna SpaceNews · 30 Nov 2023 Intelsat is producing a new flat panel antenna that enables moving vehicles to use broadband services from the company’s geostationary satellites and from SpaceX’s Starlink network
- Delta swapping out Intelsat Wi-Fi for Hughes on 400 planes SpaceNews · 1 Nov 2023 Delta Air Lines has picked Hughes Network Systems to upgrade the Wi-Fi on around 400 Boeing 717 and smaller regional jets serving North America that currently use Intelsat’s inflight connectivity services.
- Intelsat signs multi-launch contract with Relativity Space SpaceNews · 12 Oct 2023 Satellite operator Intelsat has signed an agreement with Relativity Space for multiple launches of that company’s Terran R reusable launch vehicle under development.
- SES Q&A | Leveling up multi-orbit connectivity SpaceNews · 14 Sep 2023 SES is looking at other options to consolidate the space industry after merger talks with Intelsat broke down. SpaceNews interviewed newly appointed SES CEO Ruy Pinto as the multi-orbit operator prepares to receive billi...
- Intelsat and Aalyria aim for “subsea cables in space” SpaceNews · 13 Sep 2023 Global satellite fleet operator Intelsat announced an agreement Sept. 12 with Aalyria Technologies to dramatically speed up satellite communications.
- Intelsat plotting a MEO constellation in 2027 with C-band windfall SpaceNews · 12 Sep 2023 Intelsat expects to decide whether to proceed with plans for a medium Earth orbit constellation early next year after requesting proposals from nine satellite makers, an executive for the geostationary fleet operator sai...
- Arianespace to launch Intelsat small GEO satellite SpaceNews · 12 Sep 2023 Arianespace will launch a small geostationary communication satellite for Intelsat on an Ariane 6 in 2026, a sign of a stable, but diminished, role for such satellites in the commercial launch market.
- Intelsat meets conditions for $3.7 billion C-band clearing payout SpaceNews · 14 Aug 2023 Intelsat said Aug. 14 it is due for a $3.7 billion windfall late this year after becoming the latest satellite operator to clear C-band spectrum ahead of schedule for terrestrial 5G telcos in the United States.
- SpaceX kicks off August launch cadence with successful Falcon 9 launch Teslarati · 3 Aug 2023 Falcon 9 B1077 completed its 6th launch and landing, sending the Intelsat Galaxy-37/Horizons-4 satellites to geostationary transfer orbit. Launching midway through the...
- SpaceX launches Intelsat’s last C-band clearing satellite SpaceNews · 3 Aug 2023 The last satellite Intelsat needs to claim nearly $5 billion in total C-band spectrum clearing proceeds is performing well after launching Aug. 3. on a Falcon 9, its manufacturer Maxar Technologies said.
- SpaceX set for launch of the Intelsat communications satellite Teslarati · 2 Aug 2023 SpaceX is set for a midnight launch to send a communications satellite to geostationary transfer orbit for Intelsat. The two-hour launch window...
- SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 Satellite operator SES has another shot at getting a larger share of Intelsat's C-band clearing cash after an appeals court made a judgment in its favor.
- Intelsat Ends Merger Negotiations with SES The Launch Pad · 22 Jun 2023 Intelsat has terminated discussions regarding a potential merger with rival company SES, as confirmed by statement from SES.
- Intelsat ends merger talks with rival satellite communications giant SES CNBC · 21 Jun 2023 U.S. satellite communications giant Intelsat walked away from merger discussions with Luxembourg-based competitor SES on Wednesday, CNBC confirmed.