2023-08-03 14:45:44
Intelsatoperator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and a leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 (G-37/H-4), setting a new record for the commercial satellite sector by sending eight geostationary satellites into space in 10 months.
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When operations start later this year, G-37/H-4 will be positioned at 127 degrees West and deliver a wide range of services and coverage. (Photo: Business Wire)
“This launch completes our comprehensive Galaxy fleet upgrade plan that began regarding 10 months ago,” said Dave Wajsgras, CEO of Intelsat. “This milestone is now part of the 40-year legacy of the Galaxy satellites that our North American customers have relied on for decades. It also marks the 20th anniversary of our partnership with JSAT. This joint venture has enabled both companies to serve more customers in more places around the world.”
The Maxar-manufactured satellite launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1 am EDT. The G-37/H-4 separated from the vehicle at 1:33 am EDT, and Intelsat confirmed its signal acquisition at 1:37 am EDT.
When operations begin later this year, the G-37/H-4 will be positioned at 127° west and will offer a wide range of services and coverage. The G-37 C-Band payload will provide North American capability for television media and telecommunications network customers. The H-4 Ku-band payload will provide continuity to our US mobility, networking and government customers, as well as being jointly owned by Intelsat and JSAT International, the US subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT Corp.
About Intelsat
Intelsat’s international team of professionals is focused on delivering seamless, secure satellite communications to governments, NGOs and commercial customers through the company’s state-of-the-art worldwide network and service management. By bridging the digital divide, operating one of the world’s largest and most advanced fleets of satellites and connectivity infrastructure, Intelsat enables people and their tools to discuss oceans, see continents and hear across skies to communicate, cooperate and coexist. . Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with “pioneers” in the satellite industry in service to its customers and the planet. Backed by a legacy of innovation and focused on tackling a new generation of challenges, team members at Intelsat now targeting the “next pioneers” in the space as they revolutionize the field and lead the industry’s digital transformation.
Sobre a SKY Perfect JSAT
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation is Asia’s largest satellite operator, with a fleet of 16 satellites, and Japan’s sole provider of multi-channel pay TV broadcast and satellite communication services. SKY Perfect JSAT offers a wide range of entertainment through the “SKY PerfectTV!” platform, the most extensive in Japan with a total of around 2.8 million subscribers. SKY Perfect JSAT satellite communications services, covering Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Pacific Ocean and North America, play a vital role in supporting communication infrastructures for mobile device communication networks, governments, aviation , shipping, oil and gas, and disaster recovery. For more information, visit https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/en.
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