IBFS / ICFS

SAT-MOD-20260813-00336

Intelsat seeks to modify the authorization for Galaxy 16 to extend the license term through August 14, 2031.

Filing overview

Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu:: Intelsat seeks to modify the authorization for Galaxy 16 to extend the license term through August 14, 2031.

17a. Select the appropriate classification of application from the drop-down menu below:: b4. Modification of License or Registration

18a. Does the Applicant request a waiver(s) of the Commission's rules?: Yes
18b. Identify the rule section(s) for which a waiver is sought from the below.: Section 25.114(d)(14)(ii)
19a. If this filing is an amendment to a pending application, enter date pending application was filed:: 2021-07-21
19b. If this filing is an amendment to a pending application, enter file number of pending application:: SAT-MOD-20210721-00091

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.: Fixed-Satellite Service
21. Status: Non-Common Carrier
22. Select all that apply from the drop-down below:: U.S. Licensed Satellites
23. If Applicant is providing INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIER service, see instructions regarding Sec. 214 filing. Are these facilities:: N/A
Frequency Band Vhf Band: No
Frequency Band Uhf Band: No
Frequency Band L Band: No
Frequency Band S Band: No
Frequency Band C Band: Yes
Frequency Band X Band: No
Frequency Band Ku Band: Yes
Frequency Band Ka Band: No
Frequency Band V Band: No
Frequency Band Other: No

25a. CLASS OF STATION: Select the Class of Station/Orbit Type: Geostationary Space Station
25c. Space Station or Satellite Network Name: Galaxy 16
25d. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States?: No

Mod Ammend Purpose Add New Designator: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Change Emission Designator: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Increase Eirp: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Replace Antenna: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Add Antenna: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Relocate Fixed Station: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Change Assigned Freq: No
Mod Amd Purpose Add Frequencies: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Add Points Of Comm: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth To Change Points Of Comm: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Auth For Facilities Where Report Required: No
Mod Amd Purpose Change Orbit Location: No
Mod Amd Purpose Perform Fleet Management: No
Mod Amd Purpose Extend Milestones: No
Mod Ammend Purpose Other: Yes
27o. Other (Specify): Intelsat seeks to modify the authorization for Galaxy 16 to extend the license term through August 14, 2031.

28a. Would a Commission grant of any proposal in this application or amendment have a significant environmental impact as defined by 47 CFR 1.1307?: No

29. Is the Applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government?: No
30. Is the Applicant an alien or the representative of an alien?: No
31. Is the Applicant a corporation organized under the laws of any foreign government?: No
32. Is the applicant a corporation of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country?: No
33. Is the applicant a corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than 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?: Yes

35. Has the applicant or any party to this application or amendment had any FCC station authorization or license revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station authorization, license, or construction permit denied by the Commission?: No
36. Has the Applicant, or any party to this Application or amendment, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court?: No
37. Has any court finally adjudged the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or attempting 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?: No
38. Is the Applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, currently a party in any pending matter referred to in the preceding two items?: No
Anti Drug Checkbox: Yes
41. Application Description: Intelsat seeks to modify the authorization for Galaxy 16 to extend the license term through August 14, 2031.
A: Yes
B: No
C: No

43. Is the Applicant requesting confidential treatment of an attachment(s) under section 0.459 of the Commission's rules?: No

Relationship	Filing
related	SAT-MOD-20210721-00091

Source	Source record	Retrieved	Match
ICFS	SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39	Direct Source Record

Selected field provenance

Field	Displayed value	Source	Observed
Status	Pending Review	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Description	Intelsat seeks to modify the authorization for Galaxy 16 to extend the license term through August 14, 2031.	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Applicant Name	Intelsat License LLC	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Applicant Frn	0020538120	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Call Sign	S2687	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Date Filed	2026-08-13	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39
Status Date	2026-08-13	ICFS SAT-MOD-20260813-00336	2026-08-14 06:58:39

Document	Type	Date	Status
Legal Narrative GS-16 Modification 8.16.2026.pdf	Legal Narrative	2026-08-13	Available