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DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

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2009-09-04

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20090807-00082 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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File #_SBT— STh— 200940867— coo8§ 2 Call Sign _$2401 Grant Date 09/04/09 (or otheridentifier) . Term Dates Approved by OMB L2z s k * /"‘ «0/ I"mm___o_s_/_(_)_é_)zgg_ 1’():__!2_/_‘15_/__9_53_. 3060—0678 GRANTEO® _CUNXCS_ Approved: //héfl‘/ 7QU-CLW Date & Time Filed: Aug. 7 2009 10:16:50:040AM File Number: SAT—STA—20090807—00082 ¥subject to . Stephdy! T. Duall Callsign: conditions Chief, Polb cy Branch 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: Application for Special Temporary Authority to Continue Operating the Intelsat 706 Payload 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 —3906 Attention: Susan H. Crandall

Attachment to Grant Intelsat North America LLC IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20090807—00082 Call Sign: $2401 September 04, 2009 Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat) is granted special temporary authority, for a period of 30 days commencing on September 6, 2009, to continue operating the Intelsat 706 space station (Call Sign $2401) at the 54.85° E.L. orbital location. Operations pursuant to this authorization shall be in accordance with conditions imposed as part of Intelsat 706‘s authorization to operate at this orbital location granted on March 20, 2009. See IBFS File No. SAT—MOD—20081124— 00218 (grant stamp, dated March 20, 2009). fry Epr 310 20090801 — 0©66§2 Call Sign S24O0l Grant Date 09/04/09 {or other identifier) Term Dates TQ; iO/O‘g_/" 69 From 09/0‘0/0 con___Alg ) uaDual) leonJ. ll P1 Steple C\r\\efi~ Pohcs Branch *Sob)e(:lo:t?{mons

2. Contact Name: Jennifer Hindin Phone Number: 202—719—4975 Company: Wiley Rein LLP Fax Number: 202—719—7049 Street: 1776 K Street, NW E—Mail: jhindin@wileyrein.com City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20006 — Attention: Jennifer Hindin 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). C Governmental Entity C Noncommercial educational licensee «4 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request g3 Change Station Location y Extend Expiration Date g, 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.) Intelsat North America LLC herein requests Special Temporary Authority for 30 days, from September 6, 2009 through October 5, 2009, to continue operating the Intelsat 706 satellite‘s payload at its current 54.85 E.L. orbital location. 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: STA Request 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.$. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

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August 7, 2009 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 INTELSAT Re: Request for Special Temporary Authority to Continue Operating the Intelsat 706 Payload at 54.85° E.L., Call Sign $2401 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") for 30 days — from September 6, 2009 through October 5, 2009 — to continue operating the Intelsat 706 satellite‘s payload (Call Sign $2401) at its current location of 54.85° E.L. Grant of this STA is in the public interest because it will ensure continuity of service to Intelsat‘s customers in the Indian Ocean Region. Pursuant to Intelsat‘s current authorization, Intelsat is authorized to operate the communications payload of Intelsat 706 only until expiration of the current agreement with the Indian administration on September 5, 2009." Intelsat expects shortly to receive authorization from the Indian administration to continue to operate Intelsat 706 at 54.85° E.L.* During this temporary period, Intelsat agrees to comply with the existing conditions of its authorization to operate Intelsat 706 at 54.85° E.L. Moreover, grant of this temporary request will not result in increased risk of harmful interference because Intelsat 706‘s operations at 54.85° E.L. are already on a non—harmful interference basis. 47 C.E.R. § 25.120. * Intelsat has filed its STA request, an FCC Form 159, a $830.00 filing fee and this supporting letter electronically via the International Bureau‘s Filing System ("IBFS"). * See Policy Branch Information Actions Taken, Public Notice, Rept. No. SAT— 00595, DA No. 09—815 (Apr. 10, 2009), File No. SAT—MOD—20081124—00218 (stamp grant issued Mar. 20, 2009 by Stephen J. Duall, with conditions). Intelsat has authority to operate the satellite‘s TT&C carriers beyond Sept. 5, 2009. See Stamp Grant, condition No. 20. * Intelsat will shortly submit — under separate cover — a copy of the lease extension. Depending on the length of the extension, Intelsat also will file either a license modification application or longer—term STA request. 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 January 22, 2007 Page 2 Intelsat will also continue to operatein accordance with India‘s existing coordination agreements regarding the nominal 55° E.L. location. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously grant this request for 30 days special temporary authority to continue to operate the Intelsat 706 satellite at 54.85° E.L. Sincerely, /s/ Susan H. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation cc: Bob Nelson Stephen Duall Kathryn Medley Jay Whaley

Jennifer D. Hindin 1776 K STREET NW August 14, 2009 202.719.4975 WASHINGTON, DC 20006 jhindin@wileyrein.com PHONE 202.719.7000 FAX 202.719.7049 7925 JONES BRANCH DRIVE VIA IBFS McLEAN, VA 22102 PHONE 703.905.2800 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch FAX 703.905.2820 Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW www.wileyrein.com Washington, DC 20554 Re: Intelsat North America LLC Supplemental Information File No. SAT—STA—20090807—00082 (Call Sign $2401) Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat North America LLC ("Intelsat"), by counsel, hereby submits a copy of the lease extension agreement with the Indian administration authorizing Intelsat‘s use of the 54.85° E.L. orbital location for an additional three months—until December 5, 2009. | Please direct any questions regarding this matter to Susan Crandall of Intelsat (202— 944—7848) or the undersigned. Sincerely, /s/ Jennifer D. Hindin Jennifer D. Hindin Counsel to Intelsat North America LLC

Amendment 2 (dated 13 August 2009) to the Agreement (dated 6*" March 2004) and its Amendments between Department of Space, Government of India and INTELSAT LLC regarding placement of an INTELSAT satellite 54.85 degrees East ++4+ a. Replace Term‘ Paragraph 1 by the following: ‘TERM‘ 1. The Agreement shall be valid until 5°" December 2009, unless terminated for default or in accordance with this section‘ b. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. DOS INTELSAT LLC _ tspottice oned Siresi \éhfi oA v/ Authorised Signatory Authorised Signatory Date: August 13, 2009 Date:


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