Intelsat Carries On With Satellite Life Extension Strategy

Intelsat 40E commercial satellite

Credit: Maxar
PARIS–Intelsat, which pioneered spacecraft life extension with an in-orbit vehicle provided by SpaceLogistics, is seeing room in its fleet of satellites for more mission extension services. Out of Intelsat’s 58 geostationary satellites in orbit, about 10% are candidates for mission extension or...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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