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DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

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2009-05-13

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20090212-00021 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2009021200021_711701

SATSTA-20090212-00021 1B2009000416 | * cOMMy® Blex | Fic# Eh—s1th— soogB 3C 212 oz OCX)Z ) Intelsat North America LLC Call Sign 5233 7 Grant Date 05/'3'/05 (or other identifier) Term Dates Pevod sf Appr0Ve§0%}(’)901\gg ooo From os/22 /05 To: 30 days Date & Time Filed: Feb 12 2009 12:08:12:796PM mational Bureau Approved: Mfl/fifl” File Number: SAT—STA—20090212—00021 »esubjectto _ Sfép‘\rc\éy( J Dual! Callsign: gondifion s Chief, Pelicy Branc 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: STA to De—Orbit Intelsat 704 Satellite (S2397) 1. Applicant Name: Intelsat North America LLC Phone Number: 202—944—7848 DBA Name: Fax Number: 202—944—7870 Street: c/o Intelsat Corporation E—Mail: susan.crandall@intelsat.com 3400 International Drive, N.W. City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 —3006 Attention: Susan H Crandall

Attachment IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20090212—00021 Call Sign: $2397 May 13, 2009 The request of Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat), IBFS File No. SAT—STA— 20090212—00021, IS GRANTED. Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized for a period of 30 days commencing on May 22, 2009 to perform tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) functions with the Intelsat 704 space station (Call Sign $2397), using the frequencies 3947.5 MHz, 3948.0 MHz, 3952.0 MHz, and 3952.5 MHz (telemetry downlink), and 6173.7 MHz and 6176.3 MHz (command uplink) to execute end—of—life maneuvers boosting the satellite to a disposal orbit above the geostationary arc, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and technical specifications set forth in its application, the Commission‘s rules, and the following conditions: 1. Intelsat shall coordinate all orbit raising maneuver TT&C operations with existing geostationary space stations to ensure that no unacceptable interference results from its TT&C operations during its disposal operations. During the disposal operations, no harmful interference shall be caused by Intelsat 704 to any other lawfully operating space station or radio communications system and operations of the Intelsat 704 space station shall cease immediately upon notification of such interference. Intelsat is required to accept interference from other lawfully operating space stations or radio communications systems. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat‘s own risk. Within 30 days of completion of the end—of—life maneuvers, Intelsat shall send a letter to the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau indicating the apogee and perigee of Intelsat 704‘s disposal orbit. File # J AT— Sih— 20093 0212— 00021 eoomin., 2cOMMUpi ‘ P "/‘«i"//q;\\.\ fo7* GrantDatc_Q_S__/_'_?’_/i)_g {E1/7 %}‘ Call Sign 3259 ] | N 1.\\ \: '7‘ &# (or other identifier) l : | | Term Dates pericd of 1 To: 30 dttflé‘ | From O3 /ZZZOf) GRANTED® tional Bureau Approved: P flwcfi'/ SJYGP\ J. Duall *e Su‘ré)ed’ o anch C\me(, Pol‘md Br condifions

2. Contact Name: Intelsat North America LLC Phone Number: 202—944—7848 Company: Fax Number: 202—944—7870 Street: c/o Intelsat Corporation E—Mail: susan.crandall@intelsat.com 3400 International Drive, N.W. City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 —3006 Attention: Susan H. Crandall Relationship: Legal Counsel (If your application is related to an application filed with the Commission, enter either the file number or the IB Submission ID of the related application. Please enter only one.) 3. Reference File Number or Submission ID 4a. 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). J Governmental Entity 3 Noncommercial educational licensee C Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request g¢74 Change Station Location {*4 Extend Expiration Date @@, Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location ' 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date

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.) Pursuant to Section 25.120 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission, Intelsat North America LLC requests STA, beginning May 22, 2009, and lasting for a period of thirty days, in order to de—orbit the Intelsat 704 satellite (Call Sign $2397) from its current location at 66.0 E.L. and to perform TT&C functions with Intelsat 704 during this 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject @ Yes «y 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 application" for these purposes. 10. Name of Person Signing 11. Title of Person Signing Susan H. Crandall Asst. General Counsel, Intelsat Corporation 12. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: Letter Attachment 2: Attachment 3: WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND / OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

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8. Description Pursuant to Section 25.120 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission, Intelsat North America LLC requests STA, beginning May 22, 2009, and lasting for a period of thirty days, in order to de—orbit the Intelsat 704 satellite (Call Sign $2397) from its current location at 66.0 E.L. and to perform TT&C functions with Intelsat 704 during this maneuver.

February 12, 2009 NTELSAT Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Request for Special Temporary Authority to De—Orbit the Intelsat 704 Satellite, Call Sign $2397 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat North America LLC ("Intelsat"), pursuant to Section 25.120 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission"),‘ herein requests Special Temporary Authority ("STA"), beginning on May 22, 2009 and lasting for a period of thirty days, to de—orbit the Intelsat 704 satellite (Call Sign $2397) from its current location at 66.0 E.L. and to perform telemetry, tracking and command ("TT&C") functions with Intelsat 704 during this maneuver. Grant of this STA is in the public interest. The Intelsat 704 satellite was launched in January 1995 and is nearing the end of its useful life. Accordingly, Intelsat seeks— to commence de—orbiting later this year. Intelsat intends to de—orbit the Intelsat 704 satellite to a perigee 150 km above synchronous altitude. This perigee was selected based on Intelsat‘s propellant accounting, recent experience with Intelsat 704‘s maneuver performance, and calculations of the current fuel situation. All remaining fuel will be used for de— orbiting maneuvers. If there is enough fuel left to do so, the Intelsat 704 satellite will be taken to a perigee higher than 150 km. As a satellite launched prior to March 18, 2002, the minimum perigee requirements for decommissioning set forth in Section 25.283(a) of the Commission‘s rules do not apply to Intelsat 704." The de—orbit of Intelsat 704 will not cause any significant risk of harmful interference to other satellites. During the de—orbit of Intelsat 704, the satellite‘s communications payload will remain inactive and only the TT&C payload will operate. Intelsat requests authority to operate the following TT&C frequencies: ‘ 47 C.ER. § 25.120. 2 47 C.ER. § 25.283(d). intelsat Corporation 3400 international Drive NW, Washington DC 20008—3006 USA www.intelsat.com T +1 202—944—6800 F+1 202—944—7898

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary February 12, 2009 3 Page 2 ) INTELSAT 3947.5, 3948.0, 3952.5, 3952.0 MHz (telemetry downlink) and 6173.7, 6176.3 MHz (command uplink). These frequencies will be coordinated and will operate on a non— interference basis." Finally, consistent with Section 25.283(c), upon completion of de—orbit maneuvers, all stored energy sources will be discharged by venting excess propellant, discharging batteries, relieving pressure vessels, and other appropriate measures. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously grant this request for special temporary authority to de—orbit the Intelsat 704 satellite. Sincerely, /s/ Susan H. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation 3 See 47 C.EF.R. § 25.283(b). Intelsat Corporation 3400 International Drive NW, Washington DC 20008—3006 USA www.intelsat.com T +1 202—944—6800 F+1 202—944—7898


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