{"id":17342,"date":"2024-06-11T19:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T18:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=17342"},"modified":"2024-06-11T19:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T18:00:45","slug":"intelsat-to-extend-life-of-additional-satellites-with-mission-extension-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=17342","title":{"rendered":"Intelsat to extend life of additional satellites with Mission Extension Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intelsat, operator of one of the world\u2019s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), will deliver years of additional reliable broadband, video distribution and mobile satellite service to customers across three continents thanks to the success of Northrop Grumman\u2019s innovative Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) that will ultimately provide an expected additional nine years of life to the Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02) geosynchronous satellite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites have an average lifespan of about 15-20 years before they start running low on fuel. Intelsat in 2020 became the first satellite operator to commit to deploying two of Northrop Grumman\u2019s MEVs to extend the life of an otherwise healthy satellite. Both MEVs have been successful at their mission and have allowed IS-10-02 and Intelsat 901 (IS-901) to provide five years of service beyond the expected lifespan of the satellite. Under amendments to the original agreements with Northrop Grumman\u2019s SpaceLogistics LLC, both MEVs will stay in space serving Intelsat satellites for several more years, allowing them to operate longer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 At the end of the current servicing period, MEV-1 will release the IS-901 satellite into the GEO graveyard and then provide service for another Intelsat satellite.<\/p>\n

\u2022 MEV-2 will remain docked to Intelsat\u2019s current vehicle, IS-10-02, providing life-extension for several years \u2013 nearly doubling service from the original contract. The IS-10-02 satellite was manufactured by Airbus Defense & Space, was launched in June 2004 and entered service in August 2004. Capacity on the satellite is shared with Telenor Satellite. Today, MEV-2 is helping to extend the life of IS-10-02, so the satellite can continue providing high-quality media distribution and broadband services to our customers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America. IS-10-02 is a key satellite in the Intelsat-Telenor Satellite video neighborhood, distributing more than 900 channels to nearly 18 million television households across Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the largest satellite operator in geosynchronous orbit, Intelsat has always been committed to continuous reliable service, as well as leadership in furthering sustainable space operations,\u201d Jean-Luc Froeliger, SVP Space Systems at Intelsat. \u201cIntelsat continues to pursue first-of-their-kind innovations to extend the life of its satellites in orbit, while also bringing the industry together to foster information sharing and collaboration across a challenging regulatory environment to achieve sustainable stewardship of the resource of space.\u201d
\n\u201cThis extension is excellent news for our many clients across Europe and the Middle East who are served by THOR 10-02,\u201d Morten Tengs, CEO of Telenor Satellite. \u201cWe pride ourselves on the resilience of our service and, by extending the life of the satellite, we can ensure continuity and hassle-free operations for a number of years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Above, image credited to Intelsat<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Intelsat, operator of one of the world\u2019s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), will deliver years of additional reliable broadband, video distribution and mobile satellite service to customers across three continents thanks to the success of Northrop Grumman\u2019s innovative Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) that will ultimately provide an … <\/p>\n

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