Attachment EngineeringStatement

This document pretains to SAT-AMD-20170208-00016 for Amended Filing on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATAMD2017020800016_1180166

Engineering Statement 1 Introduction Intelsat License LLC (“Intelsat”) seeks authority in this application to operate the satellite designated as Intelsat 9 at 29.5° W.L. The characteristics of the Intelsat 9 spacecraft, as well as its compliance with the various provisions of Part 25 of the Federal Communication Commission’s (“FCC or “Commission”) rules, are provided in this Engineering Statement, which also updates the beam gain contours. In all other respects, the characteristics of Intelsat 9 are the same as those described in SAT-MOD-20120703-00110. 2 Spacecraft Overview Intelsat 9 is a SSL FS-1300 spacecraft that is capable of operating in the C-band and Ku-band frequencies listed below and that provides service to North and South America and Europe. Direction Frequency 5925 – 6425 MHz Uplink 14000 – 14500 MHz 3700 – 4200 MHz Downlink 11450 – 11700 MHz 11700 – 12200 MHz1 2.1 Spacecraft Characteristics Intelsat 9 is a SSL FS-1300 three-axis stabilized type spacecraft that has a rectangular outer body structure. Intelsat 9 utilizes two deployable solar array wings and a number of deployable and non-deployable antennas. The Intelsat 9 spacecraft is composed of the following subsystems:  Thermal  Power  Attitude Control 1 Intelsat 9 will use the 11.7-12.2 GHz to serve Region 2 only. Accordingly, Intelsat’s operations in this band will be consistent with the International Table of Frequency Allocations included in 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. Page 1 of 12

 Propulsion  Telemetry, Command and Ranging  Uplink Power Control  Communications These subsystems maintain the correct position and attitude of the spacecraft; ensure that all internal units are maintained within the required temperature range; and ensure that the spacecraft can be commanded and controlled with a high level of reliability from launch to the end of its useful life. The spacecraft design incorporates redundancy in all of the various subsystems in order to avoid single-point failures. The structural design of Intelsat 9 provides mechanical support for all subsystems. The structure supports the communication antennas, solar arrays, and thrusters. It also provides a stable platform for preserving the alignment of critical elements of the spacecraft. 2.2 Communication Subsystem Intelsat 9 provides active communication channels at C-band frequencies, each having a bandwidth of 36 MHz, and Ku-band frequencies each having a bandwidth of 36 MHz. The Intelsat 9 frequencies, polarization, and channel plan are provided in the Schedule S. An explanation of how uplink frequency bands are connected to downlink frequency bands is provided in Exhibit 5. The coverage contours and performance characteristics of all Intelsat 9 beams except for the global beams are provided in the Schedule S. The global beams have gain contours that vary by less than 8 dB across the surface of the Earth and, accordingly, the gain at 8 dB below the peak falls beyond the edge of the Earth. Therefore, pursuant to Section 25.114(c)(4)(vi)(A) of the FCC’s rules, contours for these beams are not required to be provided and the associated GXT files have not been included in Schedule S. Exhibits 1 and 2 provide the beam parameters for the Intelsat 9 uplink and downlink beams, respectively. 2.3 Telemetry, Command and Ranging Subsystem The telemetry, command and ranging (“TC&R”) subsystem provides the following functions: 1) Acquisition, processing and transmission of spacecraft telemetry data; 2) Reception and retransmission of ground station generated ranging signals; and 3) Reception, processing and distribution of telecommands. The Intelsat 9 command and telemetry channel frequencies are shown in Exhibit 3. The coverage patterns of the command and telemetry beams have gain contours that vary by less than 8 dB across the surface of the Earth, and accordingly the gain at 8 dB below the peak falls beyond the edge of the Earth. Therefore, pursuant to Section 25.114(c)(4)(vi)(A) of the FCC’s Page 2 of 12

rules, contours for these beams are not required to be provided and the associated GXT files have not been included in Schedule S. The Intelsat 9 command and telemetry subsystem performance is summarized in Exhibit 3. 2.4 Uplink Power Control Subsystem Intelsat 9 utilizes two Ku-band channels for uplink power control (“ULPC”), antenna tracking, and ranging. The coverage patterns of the ULPC beams have gain contours that vary by less than 8 dB across the surface of the Earth, and accordingly the gain at 8 dB below the peak falls beyond the edge of the Earth. Therefore, pursuant to Section 25.114(c)(4)(vi)(A) of the FCC’s rules, contours for these beams are not required to be provided and the associated GXT files have not been included in Schedule S. The Intelsat 9 ULPC frequencies and subsystem performance are summarized in Exhibit 3. 2.5 Satellite Station-Keeping The spacecraft will be maintained within 0.05° of its nominal longitudinal position in the east- west direction. Accordingly, it will comply with Section 25.210(j) of the Commission’s rules. The attitude of the spacecraft will be maintained with accuracy consistent with the achievement of the specified communications performance, after taking into account all error sources (i.e., attitude perturbations, thermal distortions, misalignments, orbital tolerances, and thruster perturbations, etc.). 3 Services Intelsat 9 is a general purpose communications satellite and has been designed to support various services offered within the Intelsat satellite system. Depending upon the needs of the users, the transponders on Intelsat 9 can accommodate television, radio, voice, and data communications. Typical communication services include: a) Compressed digital video b) High speed digital data c) Digital single channel per carrier (“SCPC”) data channels 4 Power Flux Density The power flux density (“PFD”) limits for space stations operating in the 3700 – 4200 MHz and 11450 –11700 MHz bands are specified in Section 25.208 of the Commission’s rules. There are no PFD limits specified for the 11700 – 12200 MHz band in either Section 25.208 of the Commission’s rules or No. 21.16 of the International Telecommunication Union (“ITU”) Radio Regulations. The maximum PFD levels for the Intelsat 9 transmissions were calculated for the 3700 – 4200 MHz and 11450 -11700 MHz bands. The results are provided in Schedule S and Page 3 of 12

show that the downlink power flux density levels of the Intelsat 9 carriers do not exceed the limits specified in Section 25.208 of the Commission’s rules or the limits specified in No. 21.16 of the ITU Radio Regulations. 5 Emission Compliance Section 25.202(e) of the Commission’s rules requires that the carrier frequency of each space station transmitter be maintained within 0.002% of the reference frequency. Intelsat 9 is designed to be compliant with the provisions of this rule. Intelsat will comply with the provisions of Section 25.202(f) of the Commission’s rules with regard to Intelsat 9 emissions. 6 Orbital Location Intelsat requests that it be assigned the 29.5° W.L. orbital location for Intelsat 9. The 29.5° W.L. location satisfies Intelsat 9 requirements for optimizing coverage, elevation angles, and service availability. Additionally, the location also ensures that the maximum operational, economic, and public interest benefits will be derived. 7 Coordination Statement and Certifications The downlink EIRP density of Intelsat 9 transmissions in the conventional C-band will not exceed 3 dBW/4kHz for digital transmissions or 8 dBW/4kHz for analog transmissions, and associated uplink transmissions will not exceed applicable EIRP density envelopes in Sections 25.218 or 25.221(a)(1) unless the non-routine uplink and/or downlink operation is coordinated with operators of authorized co-frequency space stations at assigned locations within six degrees of Intelsat 9 at 29.5° W.L. The downlink EIRP density of Intelsat 9 transmissions in the conventional or extended Ku-bands will not exceed 14 dBW/4kHz for digital transmissions or 17 dBW/4kHz for analog transmissions, and associated uplink transmissions will not exceed applicable EIRP density envelopes in Sections 25.218, 25.222(a)(1), 25.226(a)(1), or 25.227(a)(1) unless the non-routine uplink and/or downlink operation is coordinated with operators of authorized co-frequency space stations at assigned locations within six degrees of Intelsat 9 at 29.5° W.L. Currently, there is no U.S. ITU filing for a satellite network that specifies operation in the frequency band 11950 – 12200 MHz at the nominal orbital location of 29.5° W.L. Intelsat will submit to the Commission Appendix 4 information for a new satellite network that utilizes these frequency bands at the nominal orbital longitude of 29.5° W.L., to be forwarded to the ITU. Intelsat is aware that Hispasat 1D and Hispasat 1E operate at 30.0W.L. and use a portion or all of the 11950 – 12200 MHz band in one or more of their beams. However, they are not equipped to transmit in the band 12112 – 12192 MHz over America using vertical polarization. Therefore, Page 4 of 12

Intelsat 9 is not mutually exclusive with Hispasat satellites for operation in the band 12112 – 12192 MHz over America using vertical polarization. 8 Orbital Debris Mitigation Plan Intelsat is proactive in ensuring safe operation and disposal of this and all spacecraft under its control. The four elements of debris mitigation are addressed below. 8.1 Spacecraft Hardware Design The spacecraft is designed such that no debris will be released during normal operations. Intelsat has assessed the probability of collision with meteoroids and other small debris (<1 cm diameter) and has taken the following steps to limit the effects of such collisions: (1) critical spacecraft components are located inside the protective body of the spacecraft and properly shielded; and (2) all spacecraft subsystems have redundant components to ensure no single-point failures. The spacecraft does not use any subsystems for end-of-life disposal that are not used for normal operations. 8.2 Minimizing Accidental Explosions Intelsat has assessed the probability of accidental explosions during and after completion of mission operations. The spacecraft is designed in a manner to minimize the potential for such explosions. Propellant tanks and thrusters are isolated using redundant valves and electrical power systems are shielded in accordance with standard industry practices. At the completion of the mission and upon disposal of the spacecraft, Intelsat will ensure active units are turned off. Due to the design of Intelsat 9, Intelsat will not be able to vent all pressurized systems. Upon disposal Intelsat will vent the fuel and Oxidizer tanks; the Xenon propellant on Intelsat 9 has already been completely vented. However, because of the spacecraft design, Intelsat will not be able to vent two helium tanks on Intelsat 9. Intelsat notes that the Satellite Industry Association’s pending request for blanket waiver of Section 25.283(c) includes the Intelsat 9 satellite. See Satellite Industry Association, Request for Blanket Waiver of Section 25.283(c) of the Commission’s Rules, IB Docket No. 02-54 (Oct. 1, 2010). 8.3 Safe Flight Profiles Intelsat has assessed and limited the probability of the space station becoming a source of debris as a result of collisions with large debris or other operational space stations. Subject to receipt of FCC approval, Intelsat 9 will be drifted to 29.5 W.L. Intelsat 701 currently operates at 29.5° W.L. To the extent Intelsat 9 and Intelsat 701 both operate at the 29.5° W.L. orbital location prior to the de-orbit of Intelsat 701, Intelsat will take all the necessary steps to minimize the risk of collision between Intelsat 9 and Intelsat 701. Intelsat is not aware of any other FCC-licensed system, or any other system applied for and under consideration by the FCC, that will have an overlapping station-keeping volume with Page 5 of 12

Intelsat 9 at 29.5° W.L. Intelsat is also not aware of any system with an overlapping station- keeping volume with Intelsat 9 that is the subject of an ITU filing and that is either in orbit or progressing towards launch. 8.4 Post Mission Disposal At the end of the mission, Intelsat intends to dispose of the spacecraft by moving it to an altitude of at least 150 kilometers above the geostationary arc. Intelsat has reserved 42.4 kilograms of fuel for this purpose. In its Second Report and Order in IB Docket 02-54, Mitigation of Orbital Debris,2 the FCC declared that satellites launched prior to March 18, 2002, such as the Intelsat 9 satellite, would be designated as grandfathered satellites not subject to a specific disposal altitude. Therefore, the planned disposal orbit for Intelsat 9, as revised, complies with the FCC’s rules. The reserved fuel figure was determined by the spacecraft manufacturer and provided for in the propellant budget. This figure was calculated taking into account the expected mass of the satellite at the end of life and the required delta-velocity to achieve the desired orbit. The fuel gauging uncertainty has been taken into account in these calculations. 9 TC&R Control Earth Stations Intelsat will conduct TC&R operations through earth stations near Atlanta, GA and Hagerstown. MD. Additionally, Intelsat is capable of remotely controlling Intelsat 9 from the company’s facilities in McLean, VA and Long Beach, CA. 2 Mitigation of Orbital Debris, Second Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11567 (2004). Page 6 of 12

Certification Statement I hereby certify that I am a technically qualified person and am familiar with Part 25 of the Commission’s rules. The contents of this engineering statement were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and to the best of my knowledge are complete and accurate. /s/ Alexander Gerdenitsch November 10, 2016 Alexander Gerdenitsch Date Intelsat Manager, Spectrum Policy, Americas Page 7 of 12

EXHIBIT 1 COMMUNICATION SUBSYSTEM UPLINK BEAM PARAMETERS C-Band Ku-Band Beam Name C-Band Americas Ku-Band Brazil Americas Americas/Europe Schedule S Beam ID AMHU AMVU BRHU AEVU Frequency Band (MHz) 5925 - 6425 5925 - 6425 14020 - 14260 14000 - 14240 Polarization Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical G/T (dB/K) -0.2 -0.8 3.3 0.0 Minimum SFD-- -94.8 -93.3 -96.8 -93.1 (dBW/m2) Maximum SFD-- -78.8 -77.3 -80.8 -77.1 (dBW/m2) Beam Name Ku-Band Mexico Ku-Band Mexico Schedule S Beam ID MXVU MXHU Frequency Band (MHz) 14240 - 14480 14260 - 14500 Polarization Vertical Horizontal G/T (dB/K) 8.6 8.4 Minimum SFD-- -102.2 -101.6 (dBW/m2) Maximum SFD-- -86.2 -85.6 (dBW/m2) Page 8 of 12

EXHIBIT 2 COMMUNICATION SUBSYSTEM DOWNLINK BEAM PARAMETERS Ku-Band Beam Name C-Band Americas C-Band Americas Ku-Band Brazil Americas/Europe Schedule S Beam ID AMHD AMVD BRVD AEHD Frequency Band 3700 - 4200 3700 - 4200 11500 - 11960 11450 - 11700 (MHz) Polarization Horizontal Vertical Vertical Horizontal Maximum Beam 42.7 42.8 48.1 49.6 Peak EIRP (dBW) Maximum Beam 4.4 Peak EIRP Density 4.5 9.8 11.3 (dBW/4kHz) Beam Name Ku-Band Mexico Ku-Band Mexico Schedule S Beam ID MXVD MXHD Frequency Band (MHz) 11960 - 12200 11940 - 11980 Polarization Vertical Horizontal Maximum Beam Peak 54.2 54.2 EIRP (dBW) Maximum Beam Peak EIRP Density 15.9 15.9 (dBW/4kHz) Page 9 of 12

EXHIBIT 3 TC&R SUBSYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS Command Command Command Beam Name Global Pipe Bicone Schedule S Beam ID CMD CMDP CMDB Frequencies (MHz) 14494.5 14000.5 14494.5 Polarization Vertical RHCP Vertical Peak Flux Density at Command -103.0 -102.2 -90 Threshold (dBW/m2-Hz) Telemetry Telemetry Telemetry Beam Name ULPC1 ULPC2 Global Pipe Bicone Schedule S Beam ID TLM TLMP TLMB UPCH UPCV 11700.5 & 11700.5 & 11700.5 & Frequencies (MHz) 11699.0 11703.0 11702.5 11702.5 11702.5 Polarization Vertical RHCP Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Maximum Channel EIRP (dBW) 9.2 14.8 10.7 13.2 12.3 Maximum Beam Peak EIRP -11.8 -6.7 -10.3 5.2 4.3 Density (dBW/4kHz) Note: RHCP: Right Hand Circular Polarization, LHCP: Left Hand Circular Polarization Page 10 of 12

EXHIBIT 4 Beam Polarizations and GXT File Names Schedule S Beam Names Linear Polarization Circular Polarization Beam Designation Uplink Uplink Downlink Downlink Uplink Uplink Downlink Downlink (H-Pol.) (V-Pol.) (H-Pol.) (V-Pol.) (LHCP) (RHCP) (LHCP) (RHCP) C-Band Beams Americas, Europe AMHU AMVU AMHD AMVD ---- ---- ---- ---- Ku-Band Beams N. America & ---- AEVU AEHD ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Europe Brazil BRHU ---- ---- BRVD ---- ---- ---- ---- Mexico MXHU MXVU MXHD MXVD ---- ---- ---- ---- Southeast ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Telemetry ---- ---- ---- TLM* ---- ---- ---- ---- Global Telemetry ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- TLMP* Pipe Telemetry Bicone ---- ---- TLMB* ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Command ---- ---- ---- CMD* ---- ---- ---- ---- Global Command Pipe ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- CMDP* Command Bicone ---- ---- ---- CMDB* ---- ---- ---- ---- ULPC ---- ---- UPCH* UPCV* ---- ---- ---- ---- * GXT files are not provided for the indicated beams because their -8 dB gain contours extend beyond the edge of the Earth. Page 11 of 12

EXHIBIT 5 Uplink Band to Downlink Band Connections Uplink Downlink Uplink Uplink Center Downlink Downlink Center Channel Channel Beam Uplink Frequency Channel Beam Downlink Frequency Bandwidth Designation Name Polarization (MHz) Designation Name Polarization (MHz) (MHz) CU01 Americas Horizontal 5945 CD01 Americas Vertical 3720 36 CU03 Americas Horizontal 5985 CD03 Americas Vertical 3760 36 CU05 Americas Horizontal 6025 CD05 Americas Vertical 3800 36 CU07 Americas Horizontal 6065 CD07 Americas Vertical 3840 36 CU09 Americas Horizontal 6105 CD09 Americas Vertical 3880 36 CU11 Americas Horizontal 6145 CD11 Americas Vertical 3920 36 CU13 Americas Horizontal 6185 CD13 Americas Vertical 3960 36 CU15 Americas Horizontal 6225 CD15 Americas Vertical 4000 36 CU17 Americas Horizontal 6265 CD17 Americas Vertical 4040 36 CU19 Americas Horizontal 6305 CD19 Americas Vertical 4080 36 CU21 Americas Horizontal 6345 CD21 Americas Vertical 4120 36 CU23 Americas Horizontal 6385 CD23 Americas Vertical 4160 36 CU02 Americas Vertical 5945 CD02 Americas Horizontal 3720 36 CU04 Americas Vertical 5985 CD04 Americas Horizontal 3760 36 CU06 Americas Vertical 6025 CD06 Americas Horizontal 3800 36 CU08 Americas Vertical 6065 CD08 Americas Horizontal 3840 36 CU10 Americas Vertical 6105 CD10 Americas Horizontal 3880 36 CU12 Americas Vertical 6145 CD12 Americas Horizontal 3920 36 CU14 Americas Vertical 6185 CD14 Americas Horizontal 3960 36 CU16 Americas Vertical 6225 CD16 Americas Horizontal 4000 36 CU18 Americas Vertical 6265 CD18 Americas Horizontal 4040 36 CU20 Americas Vertical 6305 CD20 Americas Horizontal 4080 36 CU22 Americas Vertical 6345 CD22 Americas Horizontal 4120 36 CU24 Americas Vertical 6385 CD24 Americas Horizontal 4160 36 KU01 Americas / Europe Vertical 14020 KD01 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11477 36 KU03 Americas / Europe Vertical 14060 KD03 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11517 36 KU05 Americas / Europe Vertical 14100 KD05 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11557 36 KU07 Americas / Europe Vertical 14140 KD07 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11597 36 KU09 Americas / Europe Vertical 14180 KD09 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11637 36 KU11 Americas / Europe Vertical 14220 KD11 Americas / Europe Horizontal 11677 36 KU07 Americas / Europe Vertical 14140 KD07 Brazil Vertical 11597 36 KU09 Americas / Europe Vertical 14180 KD09 Brazil Vertical 11637 36 KU11 Americas / Europe Vertical 14220 KD11 Brazil Vertical 11677 36 KU13 Mexico Vertical 14260 KD13 Mexico Horizontal 11960 36 KU15 Mexico Vertical 14300 KD15 Mexico Horizontal 12000 36 KU17 Mexico Vertical 14340 KD17 Mexico Horizontal 12040 36 KU19 Mexico Vertical 14380 KD19 Mexico Horizontal 12080 36 KU21 Mexico Vertical 14420 KD21 Mexico Horizontal 12120 36 KU23 Mexico Vertical 14460 KD23 Mexico Horizontal 12160 36 KU02 Brazil Horizontal 14040 KD02 Brazil Vertical 11740 36 KU04 Brazil Horizontal 14080 KD04 Brazil Vertical 11780 36 KU06 Brazil Horizontal 14120 KD06 Brazil Vertical 11820 36 KU08 Brazil Horizontal 14160 KD08 Brazil Vertical 11860 36 KU10 Brazil Horizontal 14200 KD10 Brazil Vertical 11900 36 KU12 Brazil Horizontal 14240 KD12 Brazil Vertical 11940 36 KU14 Mexico Horizontal 14280 KD14 Mexico Vertical 11980 36 KU16 Mexico Horizontal 14320 KD16 Mexico Vertical 12020 36 KU18 Mexico Horizontal 14360 KD18 Mexico Vertical 12060 36 KU20 Mexico Horizontal 14400 KD20 Mexico Vertical 12100 36 KU22 Mexico Horizontal 14440 KD22 Mexico Vertical 12140 36 KU24 Mexico Horizontal 14480 KD24 Mexico Vertical 12180 36 Page 12 of 12


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