Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites for Intelsat Begin Commissioning Activities On Orbit After Launch
13 Dicembre 2022 - 11:37PM
Business Wire
Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), provider of
comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial
intelligence, today confirmed that Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36, built
for Intelsat, are performing as expected after launch aboard an
Ariane 5 rocket from Arianespace’s launch base in French
Guiana.
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Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 for
Intelsat stacked before launch. Credit: Arianespace.
These two geostationary (GEO) satellites will enable Intelsat,
operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and
terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity,
to transfer its services—uninterrupted—as part of the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission plan to reallocate parts of the C-band
spectrum for 5G terrestrial wireless services.
“Maxar continues to lead the industry with the most reliable GEO
satellites, and we remain committed to Intelsat and the GEO
market,” said Chris Johnson, Maxar’s Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Space. “Maxar has built nearly 60 spacecraft for
Intelsat since the 1970s, including these. We’ll begin on-orbit
check out and look forward to adding these spacecraft to Intelsat’s
newest generation of satellites.”
Shortly after launch earlier today, both satellites deployed
their solar arrays and began receiving and sending signals. Next,
Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 will begin firing thrusters to commence
their journeys to final geostationary orbit.
“With yet another successful launch, Intelsat has demonstrated
its continued commitment to its media customers,” said Dave
Wajsgras, Intelsat’s CEO. “The continued refreshment of the Galaxy
fleet will provide broadcast viewers with quality programming all
across North America.”
Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 are part of five satellites that
Intelsat contracted Maxar to build for the C-band transition. All
five satellites will be built on Maxar’s proven 1300-class
platform, which offers the flexibility and power needed for a broad
range of customer missions.
Maxar recently built two other satellites for Intelsat, Galaxy
31 and Galaxy 32, which successfully launched on November 12, 2022,
and are currently being commissioned for operations. In addition to
the five C-band satellites Intelsat has ordered from Maxar in 2020
to support their C-band spectrum transition, the company also
contracted Maxar to manufacture its next-generation Intelsat 40e
geostationary communications satellite, currently in assembly.
About Maxar
Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) is a provider of
comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial
intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and
commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate
our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and
explore and advance the use of space. Our unique approach combines
decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and
defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with
unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. Maxar’s 4,400 team
members in over 20 global locations are inspired to harness the
potential of space to help our customers create a better world.
Maxar trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock
Exchange as MAXR. For more information, visit www.maxar.com.
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