Intelsat Global Holdings is to launch an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange that it hopes will raise $542.5 million.
ART/IND extends agreement with Intelsat
Intelsat has announced a multi-year extension agreement with Lebanon-based ART/International Network Distribution (IND), an aggregator and distributor of niche and international channels in the global market.
4K/Ultra HD to drive satellite demand
The CEOs of the world’s largest satellite operators agree that the rollout of Ultra HD will be a major driver of demand for satellite services.
Arianespace to launch three Intelsat satellites
Arianespace has announced a launch services contract with Intelsat for the launch of three satellites through 2017.
Intelsat appoints Jean-Luc Froeliger as VP
Intelsat has promoted Jean-Luc Froeliger to VP of satellite operations and engineering, effective immediately.
Syria in frame on Eutelsat jamming
Syria is believed to have joined Iran in jamming satellite frequencies of international broadcasters, affecting not only Arabic and Persian language broadcasts but also 25 broadcasters, who had to make contingency plans.
Intelsat inks Bulgarian deals
Intelsat has signed agreements with two leading players in Bulgaria’s TV industry.
Successful launch for Intelsat 21
A Sea Launch Zenit 3SL launch vehicle has successfully launched the Intelsat 21 satellite from a mobile platform in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Intelsat and Hylas launch on August 2
Arianespace’s upcoming mission is scheduled for August 2 with a dual payload consisting of the Intelsat 20 and Hylas 2 telecommunications relay spacecraft.
Solar array on Intelsat 19 deploys
Intelsat has said that the south solar array on Intelsat 19 has deployed and the satellite was successfully transferred to geostationary orbit.