Attachment Schedule S document

This document pretains to SAT-LOA-20080509-00101 for Application to Launch and Operate on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATLOA2008050900101_640990

                                                     EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS
                                              [Ku-to-Ku Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
 UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Uplink Beam Name                                           Africa                  Africa                 Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
 Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                14000 – 14500           14000 – 14500          14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500          14000 - 14500
 Uplink Beam Polarization                             Horizontal/Vertical     Horizontal/Vertical    Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical
 Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                           -6                      -6                     -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                   -1.5                    -1.5                   -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                         -81                     -81                    -81                   -72                   -72                   -72
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                            42                      42                     42                    42                    42                    42
 DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Downlink Beam Name                                         Africa                  Africa                 Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
                                                       10950 – 11200           10950 – 11200          10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200
 Downlink Frequency (MHz)
                                                       11450 – 11700           11450 – 11700          11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700
 Downlink Beam Polarization                           Vertical/Horizontal     Vertical/Horizontal    Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal
 Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                          -6                      -6                     -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                 44.7                    44.7                   44.7                  44.7                  44.7                  44.7
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                             42                      42                    42                    42                    42                    42
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
 Satellite 1 Orbital Location                               30.8 EL                30.8 EL                30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                -50                    -50                    -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                      0                      0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                               -26                    -26                    -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                      0                      0                     0                     0                     0
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
 Satellite 2 Orbital Location                               34.8 EL                34.8 EL                34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                -50                    -50                    -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                      0                      0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                               -26                    -26                    -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                      0                      0                     0                     0                     0
 CARRIER INFORMATION
 Carrier ID                                                    1                      1                      1                     2                     2                     2
 Emission Designation                                      36M0F3F                36M0F3F                36M0F3F              36M0G7W               36M0G7W               36M0G7W
 Information Rate (kbps)                                      n/a                   n/a                    n/a                  36863                 36863                 36863
 Carrier Modulation                                         TV/FM                  TV/FM                  TV/FM                 QPSK                  QPSK                  QPSK
 Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                           4                      4                      4                    n/a                   n/a                   n/a
 Code Rate                                                    n/a                   n/a                    n/a                  3/4xRS                3/4xRS                3/4xRS
 Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                    36000                 36000                  36000                 30133                 30133                 30133
 Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                   36000                 36000                  36000                 36000                 36000                 36000
 Required C/N (dB)                                            10                     10                     10                    6.1                   6.1                   6.1
 UPLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              7.1                    7.1                    7.1                   7.1                   7.1                   7.1
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     58.1                   58.1                   58.1                  58.1                  58.1                  58.1
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                     20                     20                    20                    20                    20
 DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              2.4                    2.4                    2.4                   2.4                   2.4                   2.4
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     47.0                   47.0                   47.0                  47.0                  47.0                  47.0
 Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                     24.5                   24.5                   22.7                  24.5                  24.5                  21.9
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                     20                     20                    20                    20                    20

 LINK FADE TYPE                                            Clear Sky             Uplink Fade          Downlink Fade            Clear Sky            Uplink Fade         Downlink Fade

 UPLINK PERFORMANCE
 Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                               81.9                   81.9                   81.9                 81.9                   81.9                  81.9
 Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -207.5                 -207.5                 -207.5                -207.5                -207.5                -207.5
 Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                  0.0                   -6.2                    0.0                  0.0                   -4.0                   0.0
 Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                          -1.5                   -1.5                   -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                228.6                  228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                  -75.6                  -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8                 -74.8
 Uplink C/N (dB)                                               26.0                   19.8                   26.0                 26.7                   22.8                  26.7
 DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
 Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                               44.7                   43.6                   44.7                 41.5                   37.6                  41.5
 Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                   -0.5                   -0.5                   -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
 Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                          -205.5                 -205.5                 -205.5                -205.5                -205.5                -205.5
 Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                 0.0                    0.0                   -1.8                  0.0                    0.0                  -3.2
 Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                      24.5                   24.5                   22.7                 24.5                   24.5                  21.9
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                228.6                  228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                  -75.6                  -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8                 -74.8
 Downlink C/N (dB)                                             16.3                   15.1                   12.7                 13.9                   10.0                   8.1
 COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
 C/N Uplink (dB)                                              26.0                   19.8                   26.0                  26.7                  22.8                  26.7
 C/N Downlink (dB)                                            16.3                   15.1                   12.7                  13.9                  10.0                  8.1
 C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                      n/a                    n/a                    n/a                   n/a                   n/a                   n/a
 C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  27.0                   20.8                   27.0                  27.0                  23.0                  27.0
 C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                27.0                   25.9                   27.0                  27.0                  23.1                  27.0
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         32.3                   26.2                   32.3                  33.1                  29.1                  33.1
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                       19.8                   18.7                   19.8                  17.4                  13.5                  17.4
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         32.3                   26.2                   32.3                  33.1                  29.1                  33.1
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                       21.5                   20.4                   21.5                  19.1                  15.2                  19.1

 C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                         13.1                  11.0                  11.0                  11.0                   7.1                   7.1
 Required System Margin (dB)                                    -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0
 Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                     12.1                  10.0                  10.0                  10.0                   6.1                   6.1
 Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                     -10.0                 -10.0                 -10.0                  -6.1                  -6.1                  -6.1
 Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         2.1                   0.0                   0.0                  3.9                    0.0                   0.0
 Number of Carriers                                               1                     1                     1                    1                      1                     1
 Carrier Density Levels
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -42.2                 -42.2                 -42.2                 -51.0                 -51.0                 -51.0
 Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                            -15.3                 -16.4                 -15.3                 -27.3                 -31.2                 -27.3
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                                                   EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                                                 [Ku-to-Ku Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
 UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Uplink Beam Name                                             Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
 Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                  14000 – 14500            14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500          14000 - 14500
 Uplink Beam Polarization                               Horizontal/Vertical      Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical
 Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                             -6                       -6                    -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                     -1.5                     -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                           -88                      -88                   -88                   -88                   -88                   -88
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                              42                       42                    42                    42                    42                    42
 DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Downlink Beam Name                                           Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
                                                         10950 – 11200            10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200
 Downlink Frequency (MHz)                                11450 – 11700            11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700
 Downlink Beam Polarization                             Vertical/Horizontal      Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal
 Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                            -6                       -6                    -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                   44.7                     44.7                  44.7                  44.7                  44.7                  44.7
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                               42                       42                    42                   42                    42                    42
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
 Satellite 1 Orbital Location                                 30.8 EL                  30.8 EL              30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                      -50                  -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                      -26                  -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0                     0                     0
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
 Satellite 2 Orbital Location                                 34.8 EL                  34.8 EL              34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                      -50                  -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                      -26                  -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0                     0                     0
 CARRIER INFORMATION
 Carrier ID                                                      3                        3                    3                      5                     5                     5
 Emission Designation                                       10M3G7W                  10M3G7W              10M3G7W                100KG7W               100KG7W               100KG7W
 Information Rate (kbps)                                       6000                     6000                 6000                    64                    64                    64
 Carrier Modulation                                           QPSK                     QPSK                 QPSK                   QPSK                  QPSK                  QPSK
 Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                            n/a                      n/a                  n/a                    n/a                   n/a                   n/a
 Code Rate                                                    1/2xRS                   1/2xRS               1/2xRS                1/2xRS                1/2xRS                1/2xRS
 Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                     6771.1                   6771.1               6771.1                  75.4                  75.4                  75.4
 Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                    10300                    10300                10300                   100                   100                   100
 Required C/N (dB)                                              3.9                      3.6                  3.6                   3.0                   2.8                   2.8
 UPLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                7.1                     7.1                   7.1                   7.1                   7.1                   7.1
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       58.1                    58.1                  58.1                  58.1                  58.1                  58.1
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20                    20                    20
 DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                1.8                     1.8                   1.8                   1.8                   1.8                   1.8
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       44.3                    44.3                  44.3                  44.3                  44.3                  44.3
 Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       21.8                    21.8                  19.4                  21.8                  21.8                  19.3
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20                    20                    20

 LINK FADE TYPE                                              Clear Sky              Uplink Fade         Downlink Fade            Clear Sky            Uplink Fade         Downlink Fade

 UPLINK PERFORMANCE
 Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                                61.6                    61.6                  61.6                   41.4                  41.4                  41.4
 Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                              -207.5                  -207.5                -207.5                -207.5                -207.5                -207.5
 Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                   0.0                     -2.7                   0.0                   0.0                  -2.7                   0.0
 Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                            -1.5                    -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                   228.6                  228.6                 228.6                 228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8                 -48.8
 Uplink C/N (dB)                                                12.9                    10.2                  12.9                   12.3                   9.6                  12.3
 DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
 Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                                36.0                    33.6                  36.0                   15.9                  13.3                  15.9
 Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                     -0.5                    -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
 Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -205.5                  -205.5                -205.5                -205.5                -205.5                -205.5
 Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                  0.0                     0.0                   -3.0                   0.0                   0.0                  -3.2
 Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       21.8                    21.8                  19.4                   21.8                  21.8                  19.3
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                   228.6                  228.6                 228.6                 228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8                 -48.8
 Downlink C/N (dB)                                              12.2                     9.8                    6.8                  11.6                   8.9                   5.9
 COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
 C/N Uplink (dB)                                                12.9                    10.2                  12.9                  12.3                  9.6                   12.3
 C/N Downlink (dB)                                              12.2                    9.8                   6.8                   11.6                  8.9                   5.9
 C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                       18.7                    17.7                  18.7                  18.1                  15.5                  18.1
 C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                    27.3                    24.6                  27.3                  27.3                  24.7                  27.3
 C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  27.3                    24.9                  27.3                  27.3                  24.7                  27.3
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                           19.3                    16.6                  19.3                  18.6                  16.0                  18.6
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         15.4                    13.0                  15.4                  14.8                  12.2                  14.8
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                           19.3                    16.6                  19.3                  18.6                  16.0                  18.6
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         17.6                    15.2                  17.6                  17.0                  14.4                  17.0

  C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                          7.0                     4.6                  4.6                   6.4                   3.8                   3.8
  Required System Margin (dB)                                     -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0
  Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                      6.0                     3.6                  3.6                   5.4                   2.8                   2.8
  Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                       -3.9                   -3.6                 -3.6                  -3.0                  -2.8                  -2.8
  Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         2.1                     0.0                  0.0                   2.4                   0.0                   0.0
  Number of Carriers                                              3.3                     3.3                  3.3                 337.7                 337.7                 337.7
  Carrier Density Levels
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -64.8                  -64.8                -64.8                 -65.5                 -65.5                 -65.5
  Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                             -26.3                  -28.7                -26.3                 -26.9                 -29.5                 -26.9
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                                                   EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                                                 [Ku-to-Ku Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
 UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Uplink Beam Name                                             Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
 Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                  14000 – 14500            14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500         14000 – 14500          14000 - 14500
 Uplink Beam Polarization                               Horizontal/Vertical      Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical
 Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                             -6                       -6                    -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                     -1.5                     -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                           -88                      -88                   -88                   -88                   -88                   -88
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                              42                       42                    42                    42                    42                    42
 DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
 Downlink Beam Name                                           Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa                Africa
                                                         10950 – 11200            10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200
 Downlink Frequency (MHz)
                                                         11450 – 11700            11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700
 Downlink Beam Polarization                             Vertical/Horizontal      Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal
 Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                            -6                       -6                    -6                    -6                    -6                    -6
 Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                   44.7                     44.7                  44.7                  44.7                  44.7                  44.7
 Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                               42                       42                    42                   42                    42                    42
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
 Satellite 1 Orbital Location                                 30.8 EL                 30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                     -50                   -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                       0                     0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                     -26                   -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0                     0                     0
 ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
 Satellite 2 Orbital Location                                 34.8 EL                 34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                     -50                   -50                   -50                   -50                   -50
 Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                       0                     0                     0                     0                     0
 Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                     -26                   -26                   -26                   -26                   -26
 Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0                     0                     0
 CARRIER INFORMATION
 Carrier ID                                                     6                        6                    6                      7                     7                     7
 Emission Designation                                       1M45G7W                  1M45G7W              1M45G7W                400KG7W               400KG7W               400KG7W
 Information Rate (kbps)                                       512                      512                  512                    128                   128                   128
 Carrier Modulation                                           BPSK                     BPSK                 BPSK                   BPSK                  BPSK                  BPSK
 Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                           n/a                      n/a                  n/a                    n/a                   n/a                   n/a
 Code Rate                                                     1/2                      1/2                  1/2                    1/2                   1/2                   1/2
 Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                     1229                     1229                 1229                    307                   307                   307
 Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                    1450                     1450                 1450                    400                   400                   400
 Required C/N (dB)                                             3.4                      2.7                  2.7                    3.4                   2.7                   2.7
 UPLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                               7.1                      7.1                   7.1                   1.8                   1.8                   1.8
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                      58.1                     58.1                  58.1                  46.4                  46.4                  46.4
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                  20                       20                    20                    20                    20                    20
 DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
 Earth Station Diameter (meters)                               1.8                      1.8                   1.8                   7.0                   7.0                   7.0
 Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                      44.3                     44.3                  44.3                  56.6                  56.6                  56.6
 Earth Station G/T,(dB/K)                                      21.8                     21.8                  19.3                  34.1                  34.1                  30.3
 Earth Station Elevation Angle                                  20                       20                    20                    20                    20                    20

 LINK FADE TYPE                                              Clear Sky              Uplink Fade         Downlink Fade            Clear Sky            Uplink Fade         Downlink Fade

 UPLINK PERFORMANCE
 Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                               53.4                     53.4                  53.4                   43.9                  43.9                  43.9
 Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                             -207.5                   -207.5                -207.5                -207.5                -207.5                -207.5
 Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                  0.0                      -2.6                   0.0                   0.0                  -2.2                   0.0
 Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                           -1.5                     -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                    228.6                  228.6                 228.6                 228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                               -60.9                    -60.9                 -60.9                 -54.9                 -54.9                 -54.9
 Uplink C/N (dB)                                               12.1                       9.5                 12.1                    8.7                   6.5                   8.7
 DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
 Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                               27.9                     25.3                  27.9                   18.4                  16.2                  18.4
 Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                    -0.5                     -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
 Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                           -205.5                   -205.5                -205.5                -205.5                -205.5                -205.5
 Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                 0.0                      0.0                   -3.1                   0.0                   0.0                  -9.1
 Earth Station G/T, (dB/K)                                     21.8                     21.8                  19.3                   34.1                  34.1                  30.3
 Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                    228.6                  228.6                 228.6                 228.6                 228.6
 Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                               -60.9                    -60.9                 -60.9                 -54.9                 -54.9                 -54.9
 Downlink C/N (dB)                                             11.4                      8.8                    5.8                  20.3                  18.1                   7.5
 COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
 C/N Uplink (dB)                                               12.1                     9.5                   12.1                  8.7                   6.5                   8.7
 C/N Downlink (dB)                                             11.4                     8.8                   5.8                   20.3                  18.1                  7.5
 C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                      18.0                     15.6                  18.0                  14.6                  12.4                  14.6
 C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                   27.7                     25.0                  27.7                  23.8                  21.6                  23.8
 C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                 27.7                     25.1                  27.7                  23.8                  21.6                  23.8
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                          18.5                     15.9                  18.5                  15.1                  12.9                  15.1
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                        14.7                     12.1                  14.7                  24.3                  22.1                  24.3
 C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                          18.5                     15.9                  18.5                  15.1                  12.9                  15.1
 C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                        16.9                     14.3                  16.9                  24.8                  22.6                  24.8

  C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                          6.3                     3.7                  2.7                   5.9                   3.7                   3.7
  Required System Margin (dB)                                     -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0                  -1.0
  Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                      5.3                     2.7                  2.7                   4.9                   2.7                   2.7
  Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                       -3.4                   -2.7                 -2.7                  -3.4                  -2.7                  -2.7
  Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         1.9                     0.0                  0.0                   1.5                   0.0                   0.0
  Number of Carriers                                             21.3                    21.3                 21.3                   90                    90                    90
  Carrier Density Levels
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -65.6                  -65.6                -65.6                 -57.3                 -57.3                 -57.3
  Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                             -27.0                  -29.6                -27.0                 -30.4                 -32.7                 -30.4
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation


                                EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS
                         [C-to-Ku Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
  UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Uplink Beam Name                                     Africa, Europe, ME      Africa, Europe, ME     Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME
  Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                   5850 - 6650             5850 - 6650            5850 - 6650           5850 - 6650
  Uplink Beam Polarization                               RHCP / LHCP             RHCP / LHCP            RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP
  Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                           -10                     -10                    -10                   -10
  Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                    -9.1                    -9.1                   -9.1                  -9.1
  Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                          -66                     -66                    -66                   -66
  Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                             n/a                     n/a                    n/a                   n/a
  DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Downlink Beam Name                                         Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa
                                                        10950 – 11200            10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200
  Downlink Frequency (MHz)
                                                        11450 – 11700            11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700
  Downlink Beam Polarization                           Vertical/Horizontal      Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal
  Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                          -6                       -6                    -6                    -6
  Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                 44.7                     44.7                  44.7                  44.7
  Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                             42                       42                    42                   42
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
  Satellite 1 Orbital Location                               30.8 EL                 30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                               -38.7                   -38.7                 -38.7                 -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                               -26                     -26                   -26                   -26
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                       0                     0                     0
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
  Satellite 2 Orbital Location                               34.8 EL                 34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                               -38.7                   -38.7                 -38.7                 -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                               -26                     -26                   -26                   -26
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                       0                     0                     0
  CARRIER INFORMATION
  Carrier ID                                                    1                      1                      2                     2
  Emission Designation                                      36M0F3F                 36M0F3F              36M0G7W               36M0G7W
  Information Rate (kbps)                                      n/a                    n/a                  36863                 36863
  Carrier Modulation                                         TV/FM                   TV/FM                 QPSK                  QPSK
  Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                           4                      4                     n/a                   n/a
  Code Rate                                                    n/a                    n/a                  3/4xRS                3/4xRS
  Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                    36000                  36000                 30133                 30133
  Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                   36000                  36000                 36000                 36000
  Required C/N (dB)                                            10                      10                    6.1                   6.1
  UPLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              15.2                    15.2                  15.2                  15.2
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     58.4                    58.4                  58.4                  58.4
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                      20                    20                    20
  DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              6.1                     6.1                   3.0                   3.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     55.0                    55.0                  48.7                  48.7
  Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                     32.6                    30.8                  26.2                  24.5
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                      20                    20                    20

  LINK FADE TYPE                                            Clear Sky             Downlink Fade           Clear Sky          Downlink Fade

  UPLINK PERFORMANCE
  Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                               83.9                   83.9                   83.9                  83.9
  Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -200.2                  -200.2                -200.2                -200.2
  Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                  0.0                    0.0                    0.0                   0.0
  Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                          -9.1                    -9.1                  -9.1                  -9.1
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                 228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                   -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8
  Uplink C/N (dB)                                               27.6                   27.6                   28.4                  28.4
  DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
  Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                               37.6                   37.6                   37.6                  37.6
  Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                   -0.5                    -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
  Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                          -205.5                  -205.5                -205.5                -205.5
  Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                 0.0                    -1.7                   0.0                  -1.6
  Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                      32.6                   30.8                   26.2                  24.5
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                 228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                   -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8
  Downlink C/N (dB)                                             17.3                   13.7                   11.6                   8.4
  COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
  C/N Uplink (dB)                                              27.6                    27.6                  28.4                  28.4
  C/N Downlink (dB)                                            17.3                    13.7                  11.6                  8.4
  C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                      n/a                     n/a                   n/a                   n/a
  C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  27.0                    27.0                  27.0                  27.0
  C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                27.0                    27.0                  27.0                  27.0
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         19.0                    19.0                  19.8                  19.8
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                       48.2                    48.2                  42.4                  42.4
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         19.0                    48.2                  19.8                  19.8
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                       21.9                    21.9                  16.6                  16.6

  C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                         12.5                  11.0                   9.3                   7.1
  Required System Margin (dB)                                    -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0
  Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                     11.5                  10.0                   8.3                   6.1
  Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                     -10.0                  -10.0                 -6.1                  -6.1
  Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         1.5                   0.0                   2.2                   0.0
  Number of Carriers                                               1                     1                     1                     1
  Carrier Density Levels
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -40.5                  -40.5                -49.3                 -49.3
  Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                            -22.4                  -22.4                -31.2                 -31.2
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                          EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                         [C-to-Ku Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
Uplink Beam Name                                       Africa, Europe, ME       Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME
Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                     5850 - 6650              5850 - 6650           5850 - 6650           5850 - 6650
Uplink Beam Polarization                                 RHCP / LHCP              RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP
Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                             -10                      -10                   -10                   -10
Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                      -9.1                     -9.1                  -9.1                  -9.1
Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                            -77                      -77                   -77                   -77
Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                               n/a                      n/a                   n/a                   n/a
DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
Downlink Beam Name                                           Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa
                                                        10950 – 11200            10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200         10950 – 11200
Downlink Frequency (MHz)                                11450 – 11700            11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700         11450 – 11700
Downlink Beam Polarization                             Vertical/Horizontal      Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal   Vertical/Horizontal
Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                            -6                       -6                    -6                    -6
Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                   44.7                     44.7                  44.7                  44.7
Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                               42                       42                    42                   42
ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
Satellite 1 Orbital Location                                 30.8 EL                  30.8 EL              30.8 EL               30.8 EL
Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -38.7                    -38.7                -38.7                 -38.7
Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0
Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                      -26                  -26                   -26
Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0
ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
Satellite 2 Orbital Location                                 34.8 EL                  34.8 EL              34.8 EL               34.8 EL
Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -38.7                    -38.7                -38.7                 -38.7
Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0
Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -26                      -26                  -26                   -26
Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0
CARRIER INFORMATION
Carrier ID                                                      3                        3                     5                     5
Emission Designation                                       10M3G7W                  10M3G7W               100KG7W               100KG7W
Information Rate (kbps)                                       6000                     6000                   64                    64
Carrier Modulation                                           QPSK                     QPSK                  QPSK                  QPSK
Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                            n/a                      n/a                   n/a                   n/a
Code Rate                                                    1/2xRS                   1/2xRS               1/2xRS                1/2xRS
Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                     6771.1                   6771.1                 75.4                  75.4
Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                    10300                    10300                  100                   100
Required C/N (dB)                                              3.9                      3.6                  3.0                   2.8
UPLINK EARTH STATION
Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                7.0                     7.0                   7.0                   7.0
Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       51.0                    51.0                  51.0                  51.0
Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20
DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                1.2                     1.2                   1.2                   1.2
Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       40.8                    40.8                  40.8                  40.8
Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       18.3                    16.9                  18.3                  16.9
Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20

LINK FADE TYPE                                              Clear Sky             Downlink Fade           Clear Sky          Downlink Fade

UPLINK PERFORMANCE
Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                                72.8                     72.8                  52.5                  52.5
Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                              -200.2                  -200.2                -200.2                -200.2
Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                   0.0                      0.0                   0.0                   0.0
Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                            -9.1                    -9.1                  -9.1                  -9.1
Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                    228.6                 228.6                 228.6
Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8
Uplink C/N (dB)                                                23.8                     23.8                  23.0                  23.0
DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                                36.3                     36.3                  16.0                  16.0
Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                     -0.5                    -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -205.5                  -205.5                -205.5                -205.5
Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                  0.0                     -1.2                   0.0                  -1.2
Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       18.3                     16.9                  18.3                  16.9
Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                    228.6                 228.6                 228.6
Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8
Downlink C/N (dB)                                               8.9                      6.3                   8.2                   5.5
COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
C/N Uplink (dB)                                                23.8                    23.8                  23.0                  23.0
C/N Downlink (dB)                                              8.9                     6.3                   8.2                   5.5
C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                       19.0                    19.0                  18.2                  18.2
C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                    27.6                    27.6                  27.4                  27.4
C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  27.6                    27.6                  27.4                  27.4
C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                           15.2                    15.2                  14.4                  14.4
C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         36.8                    36.8                  36.0                  36.0
C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                           15.2                    15.2                  14.4                  14.4
C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         14.8                    14.8                  14.1                  14.1

 C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                          6.2                     4.6                  5.4                   3.8
 Required System Margin (dB)                                     -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0
 Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                      5.2                     3.6                  4.4                   2.8
 Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                       -3.9                   -3.6                 -3.0                  -2.8
 Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         1.3                     0.0                  1.4                   0.0
 Number of Carriers                                              3.1                     3.1                330.2                 330.2
 Carrier Density Levels
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -46.5                  -46.5                -47.3                 -47.3
 Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                             -26.0                  -26.0                -26.8                 -26.8
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                                EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS
                         [Ku-to-C Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
  UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Uplink Beam Name                                           Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa
  Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                14000 – 14250            14000 – 14250         14000 – 14250         14000 – 14250
  Uplink Beam Polarization                             Horizontal/Vertical      Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical
  Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                           -6                       -6                    -6                    -6
  Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                   -1.5                     -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
  Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                         -81                      -81                   -81                   -81
  Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                            42                       42                    42                    42
  DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Downlink Beam Name                                   Africa, Europe, ME      Africa, Europe, ME     Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME
  Downlink Frequency (MHz)                                 3625 - 4200             3625 - 4200         3625 - 42004200          3625 - 4200
  Downlink Beam Polarization                                 RHCP                    RHCP                   RHCP                  RHCP
  Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                          -6                      -6                     -6                    -6
  Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                  36.9                    36.9                   36.9                  36.9
  Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                             n/a                     n/a                    n/a                   n/a
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
  Satellite 1 Orbital Location                               30.8 EL                 30.8 EL               30.8 EL               30.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                -50                     -50                   -50                   -50
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                              -37.9                   -37.9                 -37.9                 -37.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                       0                     0                     0
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
  Satellite 2 Orbital Location                               34.8 EL                 34.8 EL               34.8 EL               34.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                -50                     -50                   -50                   -50
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                       0                     0                     0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                              -37.9                   -37.9                 -37.9                 -37.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                       0                     0                     0
  CARRIER INFORMATION
  Carrier ID                                                    1                      1                      2                     2
  Emission Designation                                      36M0F3F                 36M0F3F              36M0G7W               36M0G7W
  Information Rate (kbps)                                      n/a                    n/a                  36863                 36863
  Carrier Modulation                                         TV/FM                   TV/FM                 QPSK                  QPSK
  Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                           4                      4                     n/a                   n/a
  Code Rate                                                    n/a                    n/a                  3/4xRS                3/4xRS
  Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                    36000                  36000                 30133                 30133
  Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                   36000                  36000                 36000                 36000
  Required C/N (dB)                                            10                      10                    6.1                   6.1
  UPLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              7.0                     7.0                   7.0                   7.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     58.0                    58.0                  58.0                  58.0
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                      20                    20                    20
  DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                              4.5                     4.5                   3.5                   3.5
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                     43.4                    43.4                  40.6                  40.6
  Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                     23.2                    23.2                  20.5                  20.5
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                                 20                      20                    20                    20

  LINK FADE TYPE                                            Clear Sky              Uplink Fade            Clear Sky            Uplink Fade

  UPLINK PERFORMANCE
  Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                               81.9                   81.9                   81.9                  81.9
  Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -207.3                  -207.3                -207.3                -207.3
  Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                  0.0                    -3.5                   0.0                  -4.9
  Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                          -1.5                    -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                 228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                   -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8
  Uplink C/N (dB)                                               26.1                   22.6                   26.9                  22.0
  DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
  Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                               36.9                   34.6                   36.9                  33.4
  Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                   -0.5                    -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
  Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                          -195.9                  -195.9                -195.9                -195.9
  Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                 0.0                    0.0                    0.0                   0.0
  Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                      23.2                   23.2                   20.5                  20.5
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                 228.6                  228.6                  228.6                 228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                              -75.6                   -75.6                 -74.8                 -74.8
  Downlink C/N (dB)                                             16.7                   14.4                   14.9                  11.3
  COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
  C/N Uplink (dB)                                              26.1                    22.6                  26.9                  22.0
  C/N Downlink (dB)                                            16.7                    14.4                  14.9                  11.3
  C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                      n/a                     n/a                   n/a                   n/a
  C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  27.0                    23.5                  27.0                  22.1
  C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                27.0                    24.7                  27.0                  23.5
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         32.3                    28.9                  33.1                  28.2
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                       19.8                    17.5                  14.5                  10.9
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         32.3                    28.9                  33.1                  28.2
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                       22.4                    20.1                  20.7                  17.2

  C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                         13.5                  11.0                  10.7                   7.1
  Required System Margin (dB)                                    -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0
  Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                     12.5                  10.0                   9.7                   6.1
  Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                     -10.0                  -10.0                 -6.1                  -6.1
  Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         2.5                   0.0                   3.6                   0.0
  Number of Carriers                                               1                     1                     1                     1
  Carrier Density Levels
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                 -42.1                  -42.1                -50.9                 -50.9
  Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                            -23.1                  -25.4                -31.9                 -35.4
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                          EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                         [Ku-to-C Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
Uplink Beam Name                                             Africa                   Africa                Africa                Africa
Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                  14000 – 14250            14000 – 14250         14000 – 14250         14000 – 14250
Uplink Beam Polarization                               Horizontal/Vertical      Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical   Horizontal/Vertical
Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                             -6                       -6                    -6                    -6
Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                     -1.5                     -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                           -89                      -89                   -89                   -89
Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                              42                       42                    42                    42
DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
Downlink Beam Name                                     Africa, Europe, ME       Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME
Downlink Frequency (MHz)                                   3625 - 4200              3625 - 4200           3625 - 4200           3625 - 4200
Downlink Beam Polarization                                   RHCP                     RHCP                  RHCP                  RHCP
Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                            -6                       -6                    -6                    -6
Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                    36.9                     36.9                  36.9                  36.9
Rain Rate (mm/hr)                                               n/a                      n/a                   n/a                   n/a
ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
Satellite 1 Orbital Location                                 30.8 EL                  30.8 EL              30.8 EL               30.8 EL
Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                      -50                  -50                   -50
Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0
Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                -37.9                    -37.9                -37.9                 -37.9
Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0
ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
Satellite 2 Orbital Location                                 34.8 EL                  34.8 EL              34.8 EL               34.8 EL
Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -50                      -50                  -50                   -50
Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                              0                        0                    0                     0
Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                                -37.9                    -37.9                -37.9                 -37.9
Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                            0                        0                    0                     0
CARRIER INFORMATION
Carrier ID                                                      3                        3                     5                     5
Emission Designation                                       10M3G7W                  10M3G7W               100KG7W               100KG7W
Information Rate (kbps)                                       6000                     6000                   64                    64
Carrier Modulation                                           QPSK                     QPSK                  QPSK                  QPSK
Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                            n/a                      n/a                   n/a                   n/a
Code Rate                                                    1/2xRS                   1/2xRS               1/2xRS                1/2xRS
Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                     6771.1                   6771.1                 75.4                  75.4
Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                    10300                    10300                  100                   100
Required C/N (dB)                                              3.9                      3.6                  3.0                   2.8
UPLINK EARTH STATION
Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                7.0                     7.0                   7.0                   7.0
Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       58.0                    58.0                  58.0                  58.0
Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20
DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
Earth Station Diameter (meters)                                3.0                     3.0                   3.0                   3.0
Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                       39.2                    39.2                  39.2                  39.2
Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       18.7                    18.7                  18.7                  18.7
Earth Station Elevation Angle                                   20                      20                    20                    20

LINK FADE TYPE                                              Clear Sky              Uplink Fade            Clear Sky            Uplink Fade

UPLINK PERFORMANCE
Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                                66.4                    66.4                   46.4                  46.4
Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                              -207.3                  -207.3                -207.3                -207.3
Uplink Rain Attenutation (dB)                                   0.0                     -2.1                   0.0                  -2.1
Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                            -1.5                    -1.5                  -1.5                  -1.5
Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                   228.6                  228.6                 228.6
Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8
Uplink C/N (dB)                                                17.8                    15.7                   17.3                  15.3
DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                                29.7                    27.9                    9.7                   7.6
Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                     -0.5                    -0.5                  -0.5                  -0.5
Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                            -195.9                  -195.9                -195.9                -195.9
Downlink Rain Attenuation (dB)                                  0.0                     0.0                    0.0                   0.0
Earth Station G/T (dB/K)                                       18.7                    18.7                   18.7                  18.7
Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                                  228.6                   228.6                  228.6                 228.6
Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                                -68.3                   -68.3                 -48.8                 -48.8
Downlink C/N (dB)                                              12.3                    10.6                   11.9                   9.8
COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
C/N Uplink (dB)                                                17.8                    15.7                  17.3                  15.3
C/N Downlink (dB)                                              12.3                    10.6                  11.9                  9.8
C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                       20.3                    20.0                  19.8                  17.7
C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                    28.7                    26.6                  28.8                  26.7
C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                                  28.7                    26.9                  28.8                  26.7
C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                           24.1                    22.0                  23.6                  21.5
C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                         9.1                     7.3                   8.6                   6.5
C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                           24.1                    22.0                  23.6                  21.5
C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                         18.8                    17.0                  18.4                  16.3

 C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                          6.4                    4.6                   5.9                   3.8
 Required System Margin (dB)                                     -1.0                   -1.0                 -1.0                  -1.0
 Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                      5.4                    3.6                   4.9                   2.8
 Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                       -3.9                   -3.6                 -3.0                  -2.8
 Excess Link Margin (dB)                                         1.5                    0.0                   1.9                   0.0
 Number of Carriers                                              2.4                    2.4                 235.9                 235.9
 Carrier Density Levels
 Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                                  -59.9                  -59.9                -60.4                 -60.4
 Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                             -32.6                  -34.4                -33.1                 -35.2
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                             EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                            [C-to-C Band / Channel Bandwidth: 36 MHz]
  UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Uplink Beam Name                                   Africa, Europe, ME        Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME   Africa, Europe, ME
  Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                 5850 - 6650               5850 - 6650           5850 - 6650          5850 - 6650
  Uplink Beam Polarization                             RHCP / LHCP               RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP          RHCP / LHCP
  Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                          -6                        -6                    -6                   -6
  Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                  -5.1                      -5.1                  -5.1                 -5.1
  Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                        -85                       -89                   -84                  -84
  DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Downlink Beam Name                                 Africa, Europe, ME        Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME   Africa, Europe, ME
  Downlink Frequency (MHz)                              3625 – 4200               3625 – 4200           3625 – 4200          3625 – 4200
  Downlink Beam Polarization                           RHCP / LHCP               RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP          RHCP / LHCP
  Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                        -6                        -6                    -6                   -6
  Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                36.9                      36.9                  36.9                 36.9
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
  Satellite 1 Orbital Location                             30.8 EL                  30.8 EL               30.8 EL              30.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                             -38.7                    -38.7                 -38.7                -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                        0                     0                    0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                            -37.9                    -37.9                 -37.9                -37.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                        0                        0                     0                    0
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
  Satellite 2 Orbital Location                             34.8 EL                  34.8 EL               34.8 EL              34.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                             -38.7                    -38.7                 -38.7                -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                        0                     0                    0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                            -37.9                    -37.9                 -37.9                -37.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                        0                        0                     0                    0
  CARRIER INFORMATION
  Carrier ID                                                 1                          2                    3                     4
  Emission Designation                                    36M0F3F                  30M1G7W              10M3G7W               100KG7W
  Information Rate (kbps)                                   n/a                      36863                 6000                   64
  Carrier Modulation                                       TV/FM                     QPSK                 QPSK                  QPSK
  Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                        4                         n/a                  n/a                   n/a
  Code Rate                                                 n/a                      3/4xRS               1/2xRS               1/2xRS
  Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                 36000                     30133                6771.1                 75.4
  Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                36000                     36000                10300                  100
  Minimum C/N (dB)                                           10                        6.1                  3.9                  3.0
  UPLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                            8.1                      7.0                   7.0                  7.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                   52.5                     50.7                  50.7                 50.7
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                               20                       20                    20                   20
  DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                            6.1                      3.5                   3.0                  3.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                   46.0                     40.6                  39.2                 39.2
  Earth Station G/T, Clear Sky (dB/K)                        25.8                     20.5                  18.7                 18.7
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                               20                       20                    20                   20
  UPLINK PERFORMANCE
  Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                            77.9                     73.9                  66.7                 46.3
  Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                          -199.9                   -199.9                -199.9               -199.9
  Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                        -5.1                     -5.1                  -5.1                 -5.1
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                              228.6                    228.6                 228.6                228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                            -75.6                    -74.8                 -68.3                -48.8
  Uplink C/N (dB)                                            25.9                     22.7                  22.0                 21.1
  DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
  Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                            36.9                     36.9                  29.4                  9.0
  Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                 -0.5                     -0.5                  -0.5                 -0.5
  Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                        -195.9                   -195.9                -195.9               -195.9
  Earth Station G/T, Clear Sky (dB/K)                        25.8                     20.5                  18.7                 18.7
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                              228.6                    228.6                 228.6                228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                            -75.6                    -74.8                 -68.3                -48.8
  Downlink C/N (dB)                                          19.3                     14.9                  12.1                 11.2
  COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
  C/N Uplink (dB)                                            25.9                     22.7                  22.0                 21.1
  C/N Downlink (dB)                                          19.3                     14.9                  12.1                 11.2
  C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                    n/a                      n/a                  19.9                 19.0
  C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                27.0                     27.0                  28.5                 28.2
  C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                              27.0                     27.0                  28.5                 28.2
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                       17.0                     13.8                  13.1                 12.2
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                     22.7                     14.5                  8.8                  7.9
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                       17.0                     13.8                  13.1                 12.2
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                     24.7                     20.7                  18.5                 17.7

   C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                     11.8                     7.7                  4.9                  4.0
   Required System Margin (dB)                                 -1.0                    -1.0                 -1.0                 -1.0
   Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                 10.8                     6.7                  3.9                  3.0
   Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                  -10.0                    -6.1                 -3.9                 -3.0
   Excess Link Margin (dB)                                     0.8                     0.6                  0.0                  0.0
   Number of Carriers                                           1                       1                   2.5                 274.9
   Carrier Density Levels
   Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                              -40.6                   -51.6                -52.3                -53.2
   Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                         -23.1                   -31.9                -32.9                -33.8
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation.


                             EXHIBIT 13: LINK BUDGETS (continued)
                            [C-to-C Band / Channel Bandwidth: 72 MHz]
  UPLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Uplink Beam Name                                   Africa, Europe, ME       Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME   Africa, Europe, ME
  Uplink Frequency (MHz)                                 5850 - 6650              5850 - 6650           5850 - 6650          5850 - 6650
  Uplink Beam Polarization                             RHCP / LHCP              RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP          RHCP / LHCP
  Uplink Relative Contour Level (dB)                          -6                       -6                    -6                   -6
  Uplink Contour G/T (dB/K)                                  -5.1                     -5.1                  -5.1                 -5.1
  Uplink SFD (dBW/m2)                                        -83                      -88                   -79                  -79
  DOWNLINK BEAM INFORMATION
  Downlink Beam Name                                 Africa, Europe, ME       Africa, Europe, ME    Africa, Europe, ME   Africa, Europe, ME
  Downlink Frequency (MHz)                              3625 – 4200              3625 – 4200           3625 – 4200          3625 – 4200
  Downlink Beam Polarization                           RHCP / LHCP              RHCP / LHCP           RHCP / LHCP          RHCP / LHCP
  Downlink Relative Contour Level (dB)                        -6                       -6                    -6                   -6
  Downlink Contour EIRP (dBW)                                36.9                     36.9                  36.9                 36.9
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 1
  Satellite 1 Orbital Location                             30.8 EL                  30.8 EL              30.8 EL              30.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                             -38.7                    -38.7                -38.7                -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                        0                    0                    0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                            -40.9                    -40.9                -40.9                -40.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                        0                        0                    0                    0
  ADJACENT SATELLITE 2
  Satellite 2 Orbital Location                             34.8 EL                  34.8 EL              34.8 EL              34.8 EL
  Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                             -38.7                    -38.7                -38.7                -38.7
  Uplink Polarization Advantage (dB)                          0                        0                    0                    0
  Downlink EIRP Density (dBW/Hz)                            -40.9                    -40.9                -40.9                -40.9
  Downlink Polarization Advantage (dB)                        0                        0                    0                    0
  CARRIER INFORMATION
  Carrier ID                                                 1                          2                   3                     4
  Emission Designation                                    36M0F3F                  72M0G7W             10M3G7W               100KG7W
  Information Rate (kbps)                                   n/a                      73726                6000                   64
  Carrier Modulation                                       TV/FM                     QPSK                QPSK                  QPSK
  Peak to Peak Bandwidth of EDS (MHz)                        4                         n/a                 n/a                   n/a
  Code Rate                                                 n/a                      3/4xRS              1/2xRS               1/2xRS
  Occupied Bandwidth (kHz)                                 36000                     60266               6771.1                 75.4
  Allocated Bandwidth (kHz)                                36000                     72000               10300                  100
  Minimum C/N (dB)                                           10                        6.1                 3.9                  3.0
  UPLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                            7.0                      7.0                  7.0                  7.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                   51.0                     51.0                 51.0                 51.0
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                               20                       20                   20                   20
  DOWNLINK EARTH STATION
  Earth Station Diameter (meters)                            9.2                      4.5                  3.0                  3.0
  Earth Station Gain (dBi)                                   50.3                     43.9                 39.7                 39.7
  Earth Station G/T, Clear Sky (dB/K)                        29.4                     23.6                 19.2                 19.2
  Earth Station Elevation Angle                               20                       20                   20                   20
  UPLINK PERFORMANCE
  Uplink Earth Station EIRP (dBW)                            76.9                     74.9                 68.5                 48.1
  Uplink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                          -200.2                   -200.2               -200.2               -200.2
  Satellite G/T (dB/K)                                        -5.1                     -5.1                 -5.1                 -5.1
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                              228.6                    228.6                228.6                228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                            -75.6                    -77.8                -68.3                -48.8
  Uplink C/N (dB)                                            24.6                     20.4                 23.5                 22.6
  DOWNLINK PERFORMANCE
  Downlink EIRP per Carrier (dBW)                            32.7                     36.9                 26.2                  5.8
  Antenna Pointing Error (dB)                                 -0.5                     -0.5                 -0.5                 -0.5
  Downlink Path Loss, Clear Sky (dB)                        -196.3                   -196.3               -196.3               -196.3
  Earth Station G/T, Clear Sky (dB/K)                        29.4                     23.6                 19.2                 19.2
  Boltzman Constant (dBW/K-Hz)                              228.6                    228.6                228.6                228.6
  Carrier Noise Bandwidth (dB-Hz)                            -75.6                    -77.8                -68.3                -48.8
  Downlink C/N (dB)                                          18.3                     14.5                  8.9                  8.0
  COMPOSITE LINK PERFORMANCE
  C/N Uplink (dB)                                            24.6                     20.4                 23.5                 22.6
  C/N Downlink (dB)                                          18.3                     14.5                 8.9                  18.0
  C/I Intermodulation (dB)                                    n/a                      n/a                 19.7                 18.8
  C/I Uplink Co-Channel (dB)*                                27.0                     27.0                 28.3                 28.0
  C/I Downlink Co-Channel (dB)*                              27.0                     27.0                 28.3                 28.0
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                       16.0                     11.8                 14.9                 14.0
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 1 (dB)                     26.2                     21.1                 10.0                 9.1
  C/I Uplink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                       16.0                     11.8                 14.9                 14.0
  C/I Downlink Adjacent Satellite 2 (dB)                     27.4                     23.6                 18.7                 17.8

   C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                     11.2                     7.1                 4.9                  4.0
   Required System Margin (dB)                                 -1.0                    -1.0                -1.0                 -1.0
   Net C/(N+I) Composite (dB)                                 -10.2                    6.1                 3.9                   3.0
   Minimum Required C/N (dB)                                  -10.0                    -6.1                -3.9                 -3.0
   Excess Link Margin (dB)                                     0.2                     0.0                 0.0                  0.0
   Number of Carriers                                           2                       1                  5.2                 573.7
   Carrier Density Levels
   Uplink Power Density (dBW/Hz)                              -40.1                   -53.9               -50.8                -51.7
   Downlink EIRP Density At Beam Peak                         -27.3                   -34.9               -36.1                -37.0
* Note: The C/I level is adjusted depending on the signal level and transponder mode of operation



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