Intelsat has ordered its second Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics with plans to add life to another of its satellites.
SES holds Intelsat merger talks
Luxembourg-based SES has confirmed it’s in talks with satellite rival Intelsat.
Slovak Telekom renews Intelsat contract
Intelsat has signed a multi-year renewal for a managed service and network extension with Slovak Telekom.
SES and Intelsat in merger talks
Luxembourg-based SES and the US’s Intelsat are reportedly in active talks about a possible merger.
Orion backs up Intelsat-blocked Russian channels
The Russian DTH platform operator Orion has completed the creation of a backup technical platform on the Express-80 satellite at 80 degrees East.
Intelsat launches VideoNow
Intelsat has launched an EPG to help viewers better navigate satellite TV programming while creating more value for broadcasters by increasing viewer-engagement opportunities.
David Wajsgras to head Intelsat
Intelsat has appointed David Wajsgras its next CEO, effective April 4.
EC approves Allianz Intelsat acquisition
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Intelsat Holdings S.A. in the US by Germany’s Allianz SE.
Intelsat receives approval for financial restructuring
Intelsat will emerge from bankruptcy in early 2022 after the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division approved its Plan of Reorganisation.
Intelsat losses mount
Intelsat has posted a net loss of $145.7 million for the third quarter compared to one of $15.9 million in the same period last year.