Ground-to-Ground Satellite Communication Specialists to Enable
Connectivity at Every Stop along the Solar Impulse Journey
LUXEMBOURG & YVERDON, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2015--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, and ITC Global, the leading provider of satellite
communications to remote and harsh environments, announced today that
the companies will provide ground-to-ground satellite communication
services to Solar
Impulse during its first round-the-world solar flight.
The Round-the-World Mission Flights will take place over five months
from the beginning of March to the end of July 2015. Abu Dhabi, capital
of the United Arab Emirates, has been named Host City of Solar Impulse
for the First Round-The-World Solar Flight, and will be the departing
and landing destination.
As Specialized Partners of the Solar Impulse project, Intelsat and ITC
Global will enable the ground crew and support teams to communicate from
anywhere to anyone in the world. Using a 1.8 meter, quick deploy
antenna, the crew will leverage Intelsat’s global satellite network for
broadcasts, webcasts, email, phone, data and video communications during
its 35,000 km (22,000 mile) journey which is expected to take
approximately 550 flight hours to complete. Intelsat and ITC Global will
also provide 24x7 operations center support during the trip around the
world.
“At Intelsat, we value the spirit of innovation that underlies the Solar
Impulse adventure. We know what it means to push the limits of
technology,” said Jean-Philippe Gillet, Vice President, Europe, Middle
East & Africa Sales, “and are pleased to be able to help the Solar
Impulse team share its remarkable journey with the world.”
“At ITC Global, we appreciate the commitment to renewable energy that
underscores the Solar Impulse initiative,” said Roland Loos, COO and
EVP. “With expertise in the energy markets, we are excited about the
challenge of flying an airplane around the world with zero fuel on
board, and proud to be a Specialized Partner to this pioneering feat.”
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About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, delivering high performance connectivity solutions for media,
fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise and government and
military applications for more than 50 years. Intelsat’s satellite,
teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting
the standard for transmissions of video and broadband services. From the
globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion
of cellular networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat,
envision your future network, connect using our leading satellite
technology and transform your opportunities.
Envision…Connect…Transform…with Intelsat. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
About ITC Global
ITC Global is the world's largest privately-owned satellite
communications provider exclusively focused on mission critical
operations in the energy, mining, and maritime markets. Companies in
remote and harsh environments require communications with both global
coverage and unwavering customer service. ITC Global enables improved
real-time decision making and enhanced health, safety and environmental
management through a unified communications solution, tailored to the
requirements of each client. Solutions include custom network design,
hardware implementation, field engineering, technical support and
enterprise-grade satellite bandwidth. ITC Global operates 24 x 7
carrier-class networks across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and
Australia. ITC Global is a portfolio company of Boston based private
equity firm Riverside Partners. For more information, please visit www.itcglobal.com.
Source: Intelsat
Intelsat
Michele Loguidice
Director, Investor Relations and
Communications
Michele.loguidice@intelsat.com
+1
703-559-7372
or
ITC Global
Lori Hawk (US)
Senior
Marketing Manager
lhawk@itcglobal.com