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This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20040726-00147 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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2 W - M a D - a v ’ t u 7 ~- 0 D N 7 * . Tmz Approved by OMB 3060-0678 f.ru p/fid%Y 7//ti;/z-/6 a c Date & Time Filed: Jul26 2004 4:45:34:986PM File Number: SAT-MOD-20040726-00 147 FCC APPLICATION FOR SPACE AND EARTH STATION:MOD OR AMD - MAIN FORM FCC Use Only ‘ FCC 3 12 MAIN FORM FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY APPLICANT INFORMATION Znter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: ;leet Management Relocation of 707 from 1.O WL to 53.0 WL 1-8. Legal Name ofApplicant Name: Intelsat LLC Phone Number: 202-944-7225 DBA Fax Number: 202-295-3278 Name: Street: 3400 International Drive, N.W. E-Mail: milenko.stojkovic@intelsat.com City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 -3006 Attention: Milenko Stojkovic 1

9-1 6 . Name of Contact Representative (If other than applicant) Name: Jennifer D. Hindin Phone Number: 202-719-4975 Company: Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP Fax Number: 202-719-7049 Street: 1776 K Street, N.W. E-Mail: j hindin@wrf.com City: Washington State: . DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20006- Contact Relationship: Legal Counsel Title: I CLASSIFICATION OF FILING 7. Choose the button next to the :lassification that applies to this filing for (N/A) b 1. Application for License of New Station loth questions a. and b. Choose only one @/A) b2. Application for Registration of New Domestic Receive-Only Station or 17a and only one for 17b. 0 (N/A) b3. Amendment to a Pending Application 4 a l . Earth Station 4 (N/A) b4. Modification of License or Registration b5. Assignment of License or Registration @ a2. Space Station b6. Transfer of Control of License or Registration Q @/A) b7. Notification of Minor Modification (N/A) b8. Application for License of New Receive-Only Station Using Non-U.S. Licensed Satellite (N/A) b9. Letter of Intent to Use Non-U.S. Licensed Satellite to Provide Service in the United States 4 @/A) b10. Other (Please specify) 2

17c. Is a fee submitted with this application? IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). Q Governmental Entity 0 Noncommercial educational licensee Q Other(p1ease explain): 17d. Fee Classification A BFY - Space Station Modification(Geostationary) 18. If this filing is in reference to an 19. If this filing is an amendment to a pending application enter both fields, if this filing is a existing station, enter: modification please enter only the file number: (a) Call sign of station: (a) Date pending application was filed: (b) File number: S2398 SATA/O200001 1900012 3

TYPE OF SERVICE 20. NATURE OF SERVICE: This filing is for an authorization to provide or use the following type(s) of service(s): Select all that apply: a. Fixed Satellite 0 b. Mobile Satellite 0 c. Radiodetermination Satellite 0 d. Earth Exploration Satellite 0 e. Direct to Home Fixed Satellite 0 f. Digital Audio Radio Service 0 g. Other (please specify) 2 I . STATUS: Choose the button next to the applicable status. Choose 122. If earth station applicant, check all that apply. snly one. Using U S . licensed satellites Q Common Carrier Non-Common Carrier 17 Using Non-U.S. licensed satellites 23. If applicant is providng INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIER service, see instructions regarding Sec. 2 14 filings. Choose one. Are these facilities: Q Connected to a Public Switched Network 0 Not connected to a Public Switched Network N/A 24. FREQUENCY BAND(S): Place an 'X' in the box(es) next to all applicable frequency band(s). a. C-Band (4/6 GHz) b. Ku-Band (12114 GHz) c.Other (Please specify upper and lower frequencies in MHz.) Frequency Lower: Frequency Upper: (Please specify additional frequencies in an attachment) 4

TYPE OF STATION !5. CLASS OF STATION: Choose the button next to the class of station that applies. Choose only one. Q a. Fixed Earth Station Q b. Temporary-Fixed Earth Station Q c. 12/14 GHz VSAT Network Q d. Mobile Earth Station @ e. Geostationary Space Station Q f. Non-Geostationary Space Station 0 g. Other (please specify) !6. TYPE OF EARTH STATION FACILITY 0 TransmitIReceive 4 Transmit-Only Q Receive-Only @ N/A 'For Space Station applications, select N/A." 5

PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 27. The purpose of this proposed modification is to: (Place an 'X' in the box(es) next to all that apply.) 0 a -- authorization to add new emission designator and related service 0 b -- authorization to change emission designator and related service c -- authorization to increase EIRP and EIRP density 0 d -- authorization to replace antenna 0 e -- authorization to add antenna 0 f -- authorization to relocate fixed station 0 g -- authorization to change frequency(ies) h -- authorization to add frequency 0 i -authorization to add Points of Communication (satellites & countries) 0 j -- authorization to change Points of Communication (satellites & countries) 0 k -- authorization for facilities for which environmental assessment and radiation hazard reporting is required 1 - authorization to change orbit location m -- authorization to perform fleet management 0 n -- authorization to extend milestones 0 o -- Other (Please specify) 6

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 28. Would a Commission grant of any proposal in this application or amendment have a significant environmental 0 Yes No impact as defined by 47 CFR 1.1307? IfYES, submit the statement as required by Sections 1.1308 and 1.131 1 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.1308 and 1.1311, as an exhibit to this app1ication.A Radiation Hazard Study must accompany all applications for new transmitting facilities, major modifications, or major amendments. ALIEN OWNERSHIP Earth station applicants not proposing to provide broadcast, common carrier, aeronautical en route or aeronautical fixed radio station services are not required to respond to Items 30-34. 29. Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government? 0 Yes 9 No Q N/A 30. Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? 0 Yes @ No Q N/A 3 1. Is the applicant a corporation organized under the laws of any foreign government? 0 Yes 9 No Q NIA 32. Is the applicant a corporation of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by Q Yes @ No Q N/A aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country? 7

33. Is the applicant a corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than Yes Q No Q NIA one-fourth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country? 34. If any answer to questions 29,30,31,32 and/or 33 is Yes, attach as an exhibit an identification of the aliens or B-C foreign entities, their nationality, their relationship to the applicant, and the percentage of stock they own or vote. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 35. Does the Applicant request any waivers or exemptions from any of the Commission’s Rules? Yes Q No If Yes, attach.as an exhibit, copies of the requests for waivers or exceptions with supporting documents. D Part 1 36. Has the applicant or any party to this application or amendment had any FCC station authorization or license Q Yes No revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station authorization, license, or construction permit denied by the Commission? IfYes, attach as an exhibit, an explination of circumstances. D Part 2 8

37. Has the applicant, or any party to this application or amendment, or any party directly or indirectly controlling 0 Yes 0 No the applicant ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court? IfYes, attach as an exhibit, an explination of circumstances. 38. Has any court finally adjudged the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, Q Yes 0 No guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or attemptiing unlawfully to monopolize radio communication, directly or indirectly, through control of manufacture or sale of radio apparatus, exclusive traffic arrangement or any other means or unfair methods of competition?IfYes, attach as an exhibit, an explanation of circumstances 39. Is the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, currently a party in any pending 0 Yes No matter referred to in the preceding two items? If yes, attach as an exhinit, an explanation of the circumstances. 40.If the applicant is a corporation and is applying for a space station license, attach as an exhibit the names, address, and citizenship of those stockholders owning a record andor voting 10 percent or more of the Filer's voting stock and the percentages so held. In the case of fiduciary control, indicate the beneficiary(ies) or class of beneficiaries. Also list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the Filer. 9

4 1. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies, that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is Yes 0 No subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Act of 1988,21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? IfYes, 0 Yes @ No answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Intelsat LLC modifies its license to relocate INTELSAT 707 from 1.0 degree W.L. orbital location to 53.0 degrees W.L., following the transfer of traffic from INTELSAT 707 to INTELSAT 10-02 at 1.0 degree W.L. Intelsat LLC plans to begin the drift of INTELSAT 707 in August/September 2004 and arrive at the 53.0 degrees W.L. location in September/October I I I 10

CERTIFICATION The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the Jnited States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests an authorization in accordance with this ipplication. The applicant certifies that grant of this application would not cause the applicant to be in violation of the spectrum aggregation limit n 47 CFR Part 20. All statements made in exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application. The undersigned, individually and for the applicant, hereby certifies that all statements made in this application and in all attached exhibits are rue, complete and correct to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. 14. Applicant is a (an): (Choose the button next to applicable response.) 0 Individual 0 Unincorporated Association 0 Partnership 0 Corporation Q Governmental Entity Other @lease specify) 45. Name of Person Signing 46. Title of Person Signing Patrick J. Cerra Vice President 17. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: I Attachment 2: I Attachment 3: 11

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43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). Intelsat LLC modifies its license to relocate INTELSAT 707 from 1.0 degree W.L. orbital location to 53.0 degrees W.L., following the transfer of traffic from INTELSAT 707 to INTELSAT 10-02 at 1.0 degree W.L. Intelsat LLC plans to begin the drift of INTELSAT 707 in August/September 2004 and arrive at the 53.0 degrees W.L. location in September/October 2004. 14

EXHIBIT A: Intelsat LLC Notice of Modification of Authorization Pursuant to Fleet Management Procedures; Exhibit 1 (Technical Description and Other Information Required Under Section 25.1 14(c); Exhibit 2 (Fleet Management Certifications)

Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of: INTELSAT LLC File No. SAT-A/O-20000119-00012 Notice of Modification of Authorization to Operate, and to Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C-band and Ku-band Satellites that Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit Notice of Intelsat LLC of Modification of Authorization Intelsat LLC ("Intelsat") hereby submits a notice of modification of its space station license to permit relocation pursuant to deployment plan changes. Specifically, as required by Section 25. I 18(e> ofthe Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Q 25.1 18 (e), Intelsat submits this 30 day notice to modify its space station license as follows: 1. INTELSAT 707 (S2398), File No. SAT-A/O-20000119-00012. Intelsat modifies its license to relocate INTELSAT 707 from 1 .O" W.L. to 53.0" W.L. Intelsat plans to start the relocation ofthe TNTELSAT 707 satellite upon the transfer of traffic to INTELSAT 10-02 at 1 .OoW.L. in Aug.lSept.2004 and arrive at the new location in Sept./Oct. 2004. In accordance with the requirements of Section 25.1 17(d) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 9 25.1 17(d), a completed FCC Form 312 is attached for this

modification. A certificate as required by Section 25.1 18(e) of the Commission's Rules is also attached (see Exhibit 2). I. BACKGROUND On August 8, 2000, the Cornmission granted Intelsat's application for authority to operate 17 in-orbit C-band and Ku-band satellites then owned and operated by the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization ("INTELSAT"). The Commission also granted Intelsat authority to construct, launch and operate 10 planned satellites. The authorization also allowed Intelsat to relocate, among 22 orbital locations, certain then-operating satellites upon the launch of the 10 planned satellites.' As explained in Intelsat's original application, in order to accomplish its diverse mission, the Intelsat system is a dynamic system that is quick to respond to business demands and customer needs. To this end, lntelsat regularly relocates its satellites to optimize satellite usage, satisfy customer requirements and maximize the uti1ization of orbital resources! The instant application for modification of the INTELSAT 707 license is the result of hrther evaluation and refinement of Intelsat's satellite deployment pians. This I See Application of Intelsar LLC for C-Band and Ku-Band Global Satellire System (filed Jan.l8,20OO)("Intelsat LLC Application); Applications of Intelsat LLC for Authority to Operate and to Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C-Band and Ku- Band Satellites that Form a Global Communications System in Geostationav Orbit, I5 FCC Rcd 15460 (Aug. 8,2000) {Memorandum Opinion Order and Authorization) ("Intelsat Order"), recon. denied, I5 FCC Rcd 25234 (2000) (Order on Reconsideration). 2 See, e.g., Application of Intelsat LLC to Mod& Authorizations to Operate. and to Further Construct,Launch, and Operate C-band and Ku-band Satellites that.Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, 16 FCC Rcd 16208 (200 1) (Order and Authorization) ("Intelsat Modification Order"). 2

modification, which does not require prior authorization per Section 25.1 18(e) of the Commission's Rules, is fully described below. 11. MODIFICATION INTELSAT 707 was authorized to operate at 1 .Oo W.L. in August 2000. Intelsat is now modifying its INTELSAT 707 license to relocate the satellite from 1.O" W.L. to 53.0" W.L. and to operate at that location. At the new location, INTELSAT 707 will replace the currently operating INTELSAT 706. Intelsat plans to relocate INTELSAT 706 to another location and will apply for the modification of the INTELSAT 706 license shortly. There is no change in the technical characteristics of the satellite and all the waivers granted to the INTELSAT 707 satellite at: the 1' W.L. location continue to apply to the new location. The coverage contours from the new location are provided in Attachment 1 . Intelsat has the necessary coordination agreements for the operation of INTELSAT 707 at the new location in place and wit1 operate the satellite in accordance with those agreements. 111. PUBLIC INTEREST SHOWING The proposed modification in Intelsat's deployment plan will serve the public interest. Not only will the modification promote eEFicient use of the orbital arc, it will also provide Intelsat with the flexibility needed to manage its system and meet the needs of its customers. 1 See Intelsat Order at Appendix A. 3

Intelsat will operate the INTELSAT 707 satellite at the new orbital location in accordance with the coordination agreements with nearby satellite operators. Accordingly, this modification will not give rise to any coordination concerns. Respectfully submitted, Intelsat LLC By: /s/ Patrick J.Cerra Patrick J. Cerra Vice President Intelsat LLC Bert W. Rein Jennifer D. Hindin WILEY REIN & FIELDING LLP 1776 K Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 7 19-7000 July 26,2004 4

INTELSAT 707 MODIFICATION EXHIBIT 1 Technical Description and Other Information Required Under Section 25.1 14(c) The Applicant, Intelsat LLC, hereby modifies its license for INTELSAT 707 to relocate INTELSAT 707, a geostationary satellite that is already in orbit and operating in the C-band and Ku-band at 1.0" W.L., to 53.0" W.L. lntelsat plans to start the relocation of INTELSAT 707 in August/September 2004 and have the satellite on-station at the new location in SeptcmbedOctober 2004. The technical parameters of the spacecraft remain unchanged. Specific technical information for the INTELSAT 707 satellite at the new location. as rewired by Section 25.1 14[c) ofthe Commission's Rules, is presented below. (Coverage contours from 53.0" W.L. are provided in Attachment 1 .) NAMX AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT The Applicant is: Intelsat LLC 3400 International Drive, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008-3098 (202) 944-6800 1

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTACT PERSONS The contact person for the Applicant is: Dr. Milenko Stojkovic Director, Telecommunications and Regulatory Policy Intelsat Global Service Corporation 3400 International Drive, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20008-3098 (202) 944-7590 The Applicant’s counsel is: Bert W. Rein Jennifer D. Hindin WILEY REIN & FIELDING LLP 1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 719-7000 Correspondence and communications concerning this application should be addressed to the contact person for the Applicant, with copies to the above counsel. TYPE OF AUTHORIZATION REOUESTED This application modifies Intelsat’s license for INTELSAT 707 to relocate and continue to operate the satellite in the Fixed-Satellite Service in the C-band and Ku-band. INTELSAT 707 is licensed to operatc on both a common and non-common carrier basis. 2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION The coverage of INTELSAT 707 from the 53.0' W.L. location is provided in Attachment 1 to this Exhibit. WAIVERS HEOUESTED The waivers granted to the INTELSAT 707 spacecraft at the 1 .O" W.L. location continue to apply at 53.0" W.L. PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS A statement regarding the public interest considerations supporting this moditication can be found in Part I of this application. ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE The Engineering Certificate supporting the technical information contained in this application is attached. 3

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that I am the technically qualified person responsible for the preparation of the engineering information contained in the technical portions of the foregoing application, that I am famitiar with Part 25 of the Commission's rules, and that the technical information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. /s/ Miknko P.Stoihvic Milenko P. Stojkovic, Ph.D. Director Telecommunications and Regulatory Policy Intelsat Global Service Corporation July 26,2004 4

EXHIBIT 2 Intelsat LLC (“Intelsat”) modifies its license for INTELSAT 707 for satellite fleet management purposes, pursuant to Section 25.1 18(e) of the rules of the Federal Communications Cominission (“FCC” or Tommission”).’ INTELSAT 707 currently operates at I .O” W.L. Upon the transfer of traffic to MTELSAT 10-02, a newly launched satellite, at that location, Intelsat will relocate INTELSAT 707 to 53.0” W.L.and begin operations from that orbital position in September/October 2004. Intelsat certifies that the pending orbital relocation meets the following requirements: 1. Intelsat will relocate TNTELSAT 707, a geostationary satellite, to 53.0” W.L., an orbital location assigned to Intelsat. 2. INTELSAT 707 will operate within the coordinated parameters. 3. Intelsat certifies that it will comply with all the conditions of its original license and all applicable rules after the relocation. 4. Intelsat certifies that it will comply with all applicable coordination agreements at the newly occupied orbital location. 5. Intelsat certifies that it has completed any necessary coordination of its space station at the new location with other potentially affected space station operators; 6. Inteisat certifies that it will limit operations of the space station to Tracking, ‘Telemetry, and Control (TT&C)functions during the relocation and satellite drift transition period; and 7. Intelsat certifies that the relocation of INTELSAT 707 will not resuit in a lapse of service for any current customer. Further, Intelsat is providing 30 days prior notice to the Commission and any potentially affected licensed spectrum users. 1 47 C.F.R. 3 25.1 18(e) (2003). This modification does not require prior authorization. 1


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