First Global C-and Ku-band High-Throughput Satellite Platform
Covering Asia and the Pacific Ocean, Horizons 3e to Bring Fast,
Efficient Broadband Connectivity to Developed and Remote Areas of the
Region
Global Footprint to Bring Unmatched Performance, Resiliency and
Redundancy to Aero and Maritime Mobility Service Providers across Most
Trafficked Routes Around the World
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 25, 2018--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network
and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced the
successful launch of the Horizons 3e satellite aboard an Ariane 5 launch
vehicle from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. Liftoff
occurred at 6:38 pm EDT. The Horizons 3e satellite separated from the
rocket’s upper stage at 7:06 pm EDT. Signal acquisition has been
confirmed.
Horizons 3e is owned by a joint venture between Intelsat and SKY Perfect
JSAT. Built by Boeing and based on the award-winning Intelsat EpicNG
design, Horizons 3e will bring high throughput satellite solutions in
both C-and Ku-bands to Asia and the Pacific Ocean region from its
orbital slot at 169ºE. The satellite will complete Intelsat EpicNG’s
global coverage and provide broadband, mobility and government customers
with unmatched performance, resiliency and redundancy. Horizons 3e is
expected to commence service in the first quarter of 2019.
“The demand for broadband connectivity has never been greater”, said
Stephen Spengler, Intelsat’s chief executive officer. “The proven and
unique performance of the Intelsat EpicNG platform, combined
with our global wide-beam satellite fleet, enables us to uniquely
fulfill customer demands across a wide range of verticals and
applications. Intelsat EpicNG’s technology has enabled
affordable and sustainable broadband connectivity to underserved
communities around the world. It has delivered high quality and
resilient connectivity to businesses in urban and remote regions,
provided airline and cruise passengers with simple, high speed
connectivity for their entertainment and business needs; and ensured
secure, resilient connectivity for government customers. Along with our
long-standing partner SKY Perfect JSAT, we look forward to helping our
customers in the region expand their business and achieve their growth
objectives.”
Horizons 3e is the first Intelsat EpicNG satellite to feature
a multiport amplifier that enables power portability across all Ku-band
spot beams. With the multiport amplifier, power can be adjusted to each
beam to meet customer throughput demands. This enhanced, advanced
digital payload features full beam interconnectivity in three commercial
bands and significant upgrades on power, efficiency and coverage
flexibility.
By matching satellite power usage to traffic demands, aeronautical and
maritime mobility, fixed and wireless network operators, corporate
enterprise and government customers can leverage the additional
efficiency improvements to expand their network and applications across
the Asia Pacific region. In addition to the power sharing technology,
Horizons 3e provides additional resiliency to the IntelsatOne Flex
managed service platform, for use in enterprise, government and mobility
applications.
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About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
About SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation is a leader in the converging fields of
broadcasting and communications. It is Asia’s largest satellite operator
with a fleet of 16 satellites, and Japan’s only provider of both
multi-channel pay TV broadcasting and satellite communications services.
SKY Perfect JSAT delivers a broad range of entertainment through the SKY
PerfecTV! platform, the most extensive in Japan with a total of 3.5
million subscribers. In addition, SKY Perfect JSAT’s satellite
communications services, which cover Japan and the rest of Asia, as well
as Oceania, Russia, Middle East, Hawaii and North America, play a vital
role in supporting safety, security and convenience for society as a
whole. For more information, please visit www.sptvjsat.com and www.jsat.net.
About Horizons 3e
The Horizons 3e satellite is owned by a new joint venture company,
Horizons-3 Satellite LLC, the membership of which will be held by JSAT
International Inc., a subsidiary of JSAT and Intelsat Horizons-3
Corporation, a subsidiary of Intelsat, both of which are based in the
United States.
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Intelsat
Michele Loguidice
Director, Corporate Communications
michele.loguidice@intelsat.com
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