Space Systems/Loral has launched a new satellite built for Intelsat into space for an initiative to provide distribution services in South America and the Caribbean regions. The Intelsat 30 satellite also achieved post-launch maneuvering in orbit after its launch on board Ariane 5 from the European Spaceport in the French Guiana, SSL said Friday. SSL designed the Intelsat 30 based on the 1300 platform to […] More

Intelsat announced Wednesday that Patricia Cooper has been named vice president of Government Affairs and Policy. With her new title, Cooper will be responsible for domestic and foreign lobbying and advocacy activities, managing Intelsat’s political programs and overseeing its political action committee. She will serve in the Washington, D.C. branch, reporting directly to Michelle Bryan, executive […] More

Boeing has received an order from Intelsat for the ninth Epic Next Generation satellite. Boeing develops the 35e EpicNG satellite based on its 702 medium power platform, Boeing said Tuesday. Thierry Guillemin, Intelsat executive vice president and chief technical officer, said the company aims for the satellite-based infrastructure to meet customer demands for commercial plane bandwidth […] More

Executives from Boeing, Intelsat and SpaceX and SSL Federal gathered Tuesday at the National Space Symposium to discuss government innovation and industry consolidation trends in light of the current fiscal environment, Defense News reported Monday. Aaron Mehta writes that Kay Sears, president of Intelsat General, told the forum audience that spending cuts have actually resulted […] More

Robert Callahan joined the board of directors at satellite services provider Intelsat on April 1 as an independent member and will serve on the firm’s audit committee. Callahan is the chairman of media, technology and internet advisory firm Longueview and brings experience at the convergence and evolution of media and internet delivered services to the role, […] More

Comtech EF Data and Intelsat has launched a series of mobile backhaul services on more than 1.5 gigahertz of capacity for satellite-based mobile network operators in South America. Comtech said Thursday its integration of Intelsat’s satellite coverage with C- and Ku-band frequencies is intended to address the need for streamlined operations, optimized capacity and sustainable connectivity. “As MNOs expand their networks in […] More

Aalyria, along with local and foreign institutions, has demonstrated the capabilities of two network concepts aimed at interconnecting private and public sector communications-equipped assets from anywhere in the world. The company said Monday the demo forms part of a previously awarded contract to showcase the Hybrid Space Architecture and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control concepts securely integrating assets from the Department of Defense, European Space Agency, Comtech, Eutelsat OneWeb, Intelsat and Viasat.

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A space-based instrument Ball Aerospace manufactured for NASA has begun transmitting images meant to support air pollution research in North America. Ball said Thursday the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution system recently completed its first solar calibration scan mission, capturing major air pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde. The Maxar Technologies-built commercial Intelsat IS-40e […] More

If you’re a regular reader of Executive Mosaic’s industry-leading publications, you’re likely well aware of the 2023 Wash100 popular vote competition that’s coming to a close this Friday. But have you taken the time to cast your ten votes? Voting is easy, and you can even do it from your smartphone. Visit Wash100.com, enter your email address […] More

Maxar Technologies has rebranded its portfolio of spacecraft platforms to better represent the company’s variety of manufacturing capabilities and commitment to serving public and private sector space missions. Comprising the Maxar 300, Maxar 500 and Maxar 1300 series buses, the organization’s lineup offers flexibility across an array of missions, from proliferated low Earth orbit constellations to […] More

Space domain awareness experts cited the need for the satellite industry to work with governments and other stakeholders to manage space traffic and mitigate orbital debris during a panel discussion at a conference, Via Satellite reported Thursday. Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, senior vice president for government strategy and policy at Inmarsat Government, mentioned the increasing number of […] More

Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce Kay Sears, vice president and general manager of the space, intelligence and weapon systems sector at Boeing, as a 2023 Wash100 winner for her leadership in efforts to accelerate critical hardware production for various government programs. Sears has been selected two times to the annual Wash100 list in its […] More