Attachment Grant

Grant

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grant

2004-02-11

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20040109-00003 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2004010900003_357574

Date & Time Filed: Jan 9 2004 1 1:34:40:866A File Number: SAT-STA -20040 109-00003 Callsign: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPACE STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY APPLICANT INFORMATION Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: Intelsat LLC Request for STA Extension for INTELSAT 702 at 54.85 E.L. 1. Applicant Name: Intelsat LLC Phone Number: 202-944-7225 DBA Name: Fax Number: 202-295-3278 Street: 3400 International Drive, N.W. E-Mail: milenko.stojkovic@intelsat.com City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 -3006 Attention: Dr. Milenko Stojkovic 1

ATTACHMENT Call Sign S2388 SAT-STA-20040109-00003 We grant Intelsat LLC's ("Intelsat") request for an extension of special temporary authority' to continue to continue operating its Tracking, Telemetry, Control and Monitoring (TTC&M) systems on its INTELSAT 702 satellite at the 54.85" E.L. orbital location, for the period of January 12,2004 to February 11,2004, subject to the conditions set forth below.2 1) Intelsat shall coordinate all of its TTC&M operations with existing geostationary satellites to ensure that no unacceptable interference results from these operations; and 2) Intelsat is required to accept interference from other lawfully operating in- orbit satellites; and 3) Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat's own risk; and 4) During the Intelsat's TTC&M operation at 54.85" E.L., no harmful interference shall be caused by INTELSAT 702 to any other lawfully operating in-orbit satellite. In the event of any harmful interference as a result of Intelsat's TTC&M operation at 54.85" E.L., Intelsat shall cease operations immediately upon notification of such interference and shall inform the FCC in writing immediately of such an event; and 5) Intelsat must operate the TTC&M carriers aboard the INTELSAT 702 satellite consistent with the Administration of India's coordination agreements and in compliance with all existing coordination agreements at the nominal 55.0" E.L. orbital location; and I See SAT-STA-2003 1 1 12-00326, stamp grant issued by Jennifer Gilsenan, Chief, Policy Branch, Satellite Division on November 13,2003. (Intelsat was granted special temporary authority for a period of 30 days to begin drifting the INTELSAT 702 satellite to the 54.85' E.L orbital location in order to transfer traffic to the INSAT 3E satellite.) 2 We note the Administration of India holds the C-band and Ku-band satellite network filings at the International Telecommunications Union for the operational satellite at the 55.0" E.L. orbital location. Previously, Intelsat through an agreement with the Administration of India and the Indian Space Research Organization ("ISRO') and under a grant of special temporary authority had been operating the INTELSAT 702 satellite at the 55.0" E.L. orbital location. (See File. Number SAT-STA-2003011000001 stamp grant issued by Jennifer Gilsenan, Chief, Policy Branch, Satellite Division on February 24, 2003).

6) Intelsat must operate in accordance with the terms of the Intelsamew Skies agreement; and 7) Grant of this special temporary authority does not, in any way, prejudice Commission action on any pending or future Intelsat LLC application or amendment application for permanent or temporary authority, or for modification of permanent or temporary authority, to operate any satellite at the 54.85" E.L. orbital location; and 8) Intelsat is afforded thirty days from the date of release of this grant and authorization to decline this authorization as conditioned. Failure to respond within this period will constitute formal acceptance of the authorization as conditioned; and 9) This Grant is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. 4 0.261, and is effective upon release. Petitions for reconsideration under Section 1.106 or applications for review under Section 1.115 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. $4 1.106, 1.115, may be filed within 30 days of the date of the public notice indicating that this action was taken.

!. Contact Name: Jennifer 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 Attorney Relationship: Legal Counsel Title: (If your application is related to an application filed with the Commission, enter the file number below.) 3. Reference File Number SATAMD200311 1800331 4a. Is a fee submitted with this application? 0 IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). 0 Governmental Entity 4 Noncommercial educational licensee 0 Other(p1ease explain): lb. Fee Classification CRY - Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request 4 Change Station Location Extend Expiration Date 0 Other 5. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date 54.85 degrees E.L. 2004-02-1 1 0O:OO:OO.O 2

8. Description (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 (‘Intelsat’)herein requests a 30-day extension - - until February 11, 2004 - - of the Special Temporary Authority ( ‘ S T A ‘ ) originally granted beginning November 13, 2003 to immediately begin drifting INTELSAT 702 to 54.85 and to conduct traffic transfer from that location. 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject e Yes 0 No 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 applicationlkquot; for these purposes. 10. Name of Person Signing 1 1. Title of Person Signing Patrick J. Cerra Vice President Attachment 1: A Attachment 2: Attachment 3: WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND / OR IMPRISONMENT ( U S . Code, Title 18, Section lOOl), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (US. Code, Title 47, Section 3 12(a)(l)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503). 3

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Jennifer D. Hindin 1776 K S T R E E T NW January 9,2004 202.719.4975 WASHINGTON. DC 20006 jhindinawrf .corn PHONE 202.719.7000 FAX 202.719.7049 Virginia Office Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary 7925 JONES BRANCH D R I V E Federal Communications Commission SUITE 6200 236 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Suite 1 10 McLEAN, VA 22102 Washington, DC 20002 PHONE 703.905.2800 FAX 703.905.2820 Re: Request to Extend Special Temporary Authority for INTELSAT 702 Call Sign: S2388; File No.: S.4T-STA-2003 11 12-00326 www.wrf.com Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat LLC ("Intelsat") herein requests a 30-day extension -- until February 1 1, 2004 -- of the Special Temporary Authority ("STA')' originally granted beginning November 13,2003 to immediately begin drifting INTELSAT 702 to 54.85' E.L. and to conduct traffic transfer from that location.2 INTELSAT 702 currently is located at 54.85' E.L. As the Commission is aware, Iiitelsat had operated INTELSAT 702 at 55.0" E.L. on a temporary basis in order to ensure continuity of services formerly carried on INS AT-2DT pending the launch of INSAT-2DT's replacemcnt, NSAT-3E. NSAT-3E was successfully launched on September 28, 2003. The Indian Space and Research Organization ("ISRO"), which operates the INSAT satellites, requested that Intelsaf move INTELSAT 702 to 54.85' E.L. for satellite safety reasons in order to transfer traffic from INTELSAT 702 to INSAT-3E.3 ISRO further informed Intelsat that INSAT-3E will operate at 55.0" E.L. following traffic transfer. Traffic transfer has been conipleted and Intelsat currently is only utilizing TTC&M carriers on the satellite. Intelsat requests extension of this STA, however, so that the satellite can continue to be located at 54.85' E.L. Intelsat has filed an ' Intelsat has filed this STA request, an FCC Form 159 and a S705.00 filing fee electronically via the International Bureau's Filing Syslem. ' See Request for Spccial Ten?poi-crr?/Aiithority for INTELSAT 702; Call Sign: S2388; File No. SAT-STA-2003 11 12-00326 (stamp grant from Jennifer Gilsenan, FCC, to Jennifer Hindin, Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP, provided on Nov. 13, 2003. with conditions). ' ISRO previously had requested that Intelsat transfer traffic from the 55.0' E.L., location, and then drift INTELSAT 702 to 55.1" E.L. Because of the change in ISRO's plans, Intelsat withdrew its STA request filed October 30 seeking Commission approval to drift INTELSAT 702 to 55.1" E.L.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary January 9,2004 Page 2 application to modify the license for INTELSAT 702 to operate at that location, as well as a request for STA to begin commercial operations at that location, both of which are pending.4 Grant of this STA request wiil serve the public interest by ensuring the safety of INTELSAT 702 and INSAT-3E, while they are both nominally collocated at 55.0" E.L. In addition, grant of this STA request will not result in increased risk of harmful interference. At all times during INTELSAT 702's stay at 54.85" E.L., Intelsat will fully control the satellite. The operation of TTC&M carriers while at 54.85" E.L will be consistent with the Administration of India's coordination agreements for the nominal 55.0" E.L. location. For the reasons set forth herein; Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission grant this request. Sincerely, Jennifer D. Hiiidin cc: ToniTycz Jennifer Gilsenan John Martin Jabin Vahord Scott Kotler See Fzrrther Amendment to Application oj'lntelscrt LLC To Modifi Airthorizutioti, File No. SAT-AMD-2003 11 18-00331 (filed Nov. 18,2003); see also Reyuesr.fir Speciul Temporary Authority for INTELSAT 702 C d l Sign: S2388, File No. SAT- STA-2003 I 121-00339 (filed Nov. 2 1,2003).


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