Attachment Intelsat-Grant Feb 2

Intelsat-Grant Feb 2

DECISION submitted by Intelsat

grant

2010-02-22

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20091216-00146 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2009121600146_802380

Tile # §0T— Sth— 200gi216— Co1 Ho §2391 SAT—STA—20091216—00146 1B2009 Intelsat North America LLC es Calt Sign $239! GrantDate 02/22/6 (or other identifier) h Term D’xtcs F9: “j ef Approved by OMB From_ Ge/z ze e 3060—0678 Date & Time Filed: Dec 16 2009 5:18:03:210PM f .].‘..“E.C.F__“_”‘;';’.”i;b;‘ Burcatt_| Approved: ,/h/@{/@ ‘5{{& File Number: SAT—STA—20091216—00146 *¥ subjec Callsign: dcondi‘fior\s Chief/ Sadellite Alicy 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 Drift the Intelsat 801 Satellite to 29.5 W.L. 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 to Grant IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20091216—00146 Call Sign: $2391 The request of Intelsat North America, LLC (Intelsat) for special temporary authority (STA), File No. SAT—STA—20091216—00146, is granted. Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized, for a period of 60 days commencing on February 22, 2010, to drift the C— and Ku—band Intelsat 801 space station (Call Sign $2391) from the 31.5° W.L. orbital location to the 29.5° W.L. orbital location and to operate temporarily the Fixed—Satellite Service (FSS) communications payloads during the drift and while at the 29.5 ° W.L. orbital location. Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to use the following telemetry, tracking, and telecommand (TT&C) frequency bands for these operations: 3947.5 MHz (RHCP), 3948.0 MHz (RHCP), 3952.0 (RHCP), and 3952.5 MHz (RHCP) (space—to—Earth); 6173.7 MHz (LHCP) and 6176.3 MHz (RHCP) (Earth—to—space). During the drift, Intelsat is authorized to operate the C—band communications payload on the Intelsat 801 space station in the 3625—4200 MHz (space—to—Earth) and 5850—6425 MHz (Earth—to—space) frequency bands in order to ensure continuity of service to existing customers. After completion of drift, Intelsat is authorized to operate the FSS C— and Ku—band communications payload on the Intelsat 801 space station at the 29.5 ° W.L. orbital location temporarily in the following frequency bands: 3625—4200 MHz (space—to—Earth), 5850—6425 MHz (Earth—to—space), 10.95—11.2 GHz (space—to— Earth), 11.45—11.95 GHz (space—to—Earth), 12.5—12.75 GHz (space—to—Earth), and 14.0—14.5 GHz (Earth— to—space). This authorization is granted in accordance with the terms, conditions, and technical specifications set forth in Intelsat‘s application, the Federal Communication Commission‘s rules, and the conditions of this attachment. 1. All operations shall be on an unprotected and non—harmful interference basis, i.e., Intelsat shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from interference caused to it by, any other lawfully operating radiocommunication system. 2. In the event of any harmful interference as a result of the operations of Intelsat 801 at the 29.5° W.L. orbit location or during drift to the 29.5° W.L. orbital location, Intelsat shall cease operations immediately upon notification of such interference and shall inform the Commission, in writing, immediately of such an event. 3. Intelsat shall coordinate its operations with existing geostationary satellites to ensure that no unacceptable interference results from its temporary operations at the 29.5° W .L. orbital location or from its TT&C operations during the drift to the 29.5° W.L. orbital location. 4. Intelsat shall operate the Intelsat 801 space station at the 29.5° W.L. orbital location in compliance with all existing or future coordination agreements for that location. 5. Intelsat does not seek — and is not authorized — to operate the Intelsat 801 space station‘s extended C—band (i.e., 3625—3700 MHz and 5850—5925 MHz) or extended Ku—band (i.e., 10.95— 11.2 GHz and 11.45—11.7 GHz) frequencies to, from, or within the United States under this authorization. 6. Use of the 12.5—12.75 GHz frequency bands is not permitted for Fixed—Satellite Service in the space—to—Earth direction in Region 2. 7. Grant of this authorization is without prejudice to any determination that the Commission may make regarding Intelsat‘s pending application for permanent operations of the Intelsat 801 space station at the 29.5° W.L. orbital location (IBFS File No. SAT—MOD—20100208—00024)

Attachment to Grant IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20091216—00146 Call Sign: $2391 8. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this STA is at Intelsat‘s own risk. Intelsat is afforded 30 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. 10. This action is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission‘s rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, and is effective immediately. Petitions for reconsideration under Section 1.106 or applications for review under Section 1.115 of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.106, 1.115, may be filed within 30 days of the date of the public notice indicating that this action was taken. i Call Sign 82391 GrantDate_@2/22/ 16 (or other identifier) Nipmgngetttt a ¥rom OZ/ZZ/IO Torm Dates Pericd of To: bc) da:)‘s GRANTED iliplnlannce 7 International Bureau iL ‘ksu Approved: ”@éfij.@mfl med 32 j STCP‘YM D.UC(H . condificns Chmef, Satelle Policy Branch

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). ¢4 Governmental Entity C Noncommercial educational licensee Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request Change Station Location 3 Extend Expiration Date Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date 29.5 W.L.

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 60 days beginning February 15, 2010 to drift Intelsat 801 from 31.5 W.L. to 29.5 W.L. and operate temporarily at the 29.5 W.L. location. Intelsat plans shortly to file an application to modify the license for Intelsat 801 to allow its permanent operation at that location, 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject Yes 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.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

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8. Description Intelsat North America LLC herein requests Special Temporary Authority for 60 days beginning February 15, 2010 to drift Intelsat 801 from 31.5 W.L. to 29.5 W.L. and operate temporarily at the 29.5 W.L. location. Intelsat plans shortly to file an application to modify the license for Intelsat 801 to allow its permanent operation at that location, where it will be co—located with Intelsat 705.

December 16, 2009 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission _ 445 12"" Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554 Re: Request for Special Temporary Authority for Intelsat 801 Call Sign: $2391 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat North Amenca LLC ("Intelsat") herein requests Special Temporary Authority ("STA") for 60 days beginning February 15, 2010 to drift Intelsat 801 from 31.5° W.L. to 29.5° W.L. and operate temporarily at the 29.5° W.L. location." Intelsat plans shortly to file an application to modify the license for Intelsat 801 to allow its permanent operation at that location, where it will be co—located with Intelsat705. Intelsat expects to have Intelsat 801 at 29.5° W.L. mid — to late March 2010. During the drift, Intelsat will continue operating the satellite‘s C—band communications frequencies, as well as the satellite‘s TT&C frequencies. The operation of the satellite‘s C—band communications frequencies during the drift is being done to ensure continuity of service to C—band customers on the satellite —— including a U.S. Government customer —— that cannot be accommodated on another Intelsat satellite until a later date.* Intelsat . confirms that there are no satellites between 31.5° W.L. and 29.5° W.L. that operate a C—band communications payload. The specific C—band communications frequencies that will be operating durmg the drift are as follows: Uplink: 3625—4200 MHz ‘ Intelsat has filed this STA request, an FCC Form 159 and an $830.00 filing fee electronically via the International Buréau‘s Filing System. * Intelsat 801 cannot remain at the nominal 31.5° W.L. location and possibly transfer its traffic to Intelsat 25, which will operate at 31.5° W.L. subject to receipt of FCC approval because Intelsat 25 is a linearly polarized satellite, while Intelsat 801 is circularly polarized. * Subject to receipt of FCC approval, Intelsat 705 will be relocated from 5 0 0° W.L. to 29.5° W.L. starting mid—February 2010. * Intelsat 705 will be at full capacity with 2010 World Cup—related transmissions until the sporting event has concluded. . Intelsat Corporation 3400 International Drive NW, Washington DC 20008—3006 USA www.intelsat.com T+1 202—944—6800 F41 202—944—7898

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch December 16, 2009 ‘Page 2 Downlink: 5850—6425 MHz Intelsat will follow industry ’practices in coordinating the TT&C transmissions _ that will be used during the drift. The specific TT&C frequencies are as follows:. Uplink: 6173.7 MHz (LHCP) and 6176.3 MHz (RHCP) Downlink: 3947.5 MHz (RHCP), 3948.0 MHz (RHCP), 3952.0 MHz (RHCP), and 3952.5 — MHz (RHCP) - | Once at 29.5° W.L., Intelsat will operate the satellite‘s Ku—band payload as well. Specifically, those frequencies are as follows: Uplink: 14.0—14.5 GHe _ Downlink: 10.95—11.2 GHz; 11.45—11.95 GHz and 12.5—12.75 GHz." . Grant of this STA request is in the public interest becauseit will allow Intelsat to ensure continuity of service to C—band customers on Intelsat 801, with no service outage while the satellite drifts. Customers will not experience service degradation because they will be tracking the satellite during the drift. Grant of this STA request will not result in increased risk of harmful — interference. As noted above, there are no satellites in the drift path utilizing C—band communications frequencies and thus, no interference issues are foreseen. In any case, should any interference occur during the drift, Intelsat will take all reasonable steps to eliminate such interference. At the 29.5° W.L. * The 12.5—12.75 GHz frequencies will be used only in ITU Region 1.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch December 16, 2009 . Page 3 location, Intelsat will operate the satellite‘s C— and Ku—band communications and TT&C frequencies in conformance with its coordination agreements applicable to operationat this location. Intelsat has assessed and limited the probability of the space station becoming a source of debris as a result of collisions with large debris or other operational space stations. Except for Intelsat 705, Intelsat 801 will not be located at the same orbital location as another satellite or at an orbital locauon that has an overlapping station—keeping volume with another satellite." Further, except for Intelsat 705, Intelsat is not aware of any other FCC licensed system, or any other system applied for and under consideration by the FCC, having an _ overlapping station—keeping volume with Intelsat 801 at 29.5° W.L. Finally, Intelsat is not aware of any satellite network with an overlapping station— keeping volume with Intelsat 801 that is the subject of an ITU fihng and that is either in orbit or progressing towards launch. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission grant this request. Sincerely, o Jau. C 28— Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation cc: Bob Nelson KarlKensinger Kathyrn Medley Stephen Duall ¢ Intelsat will operate both satellites in the 29.5° +/— 0.05° statlon—keepmg box. Both satellites operate in inclined orbit.

Jennifer D. Hindin 1776 K STREET NW February 22, 2010 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, Secretary FAX 703.905.282b Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. www.wileyrein.com Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Intelsat North America LLC, Request for Special Temporary Authority for Intelsat 801, File No. SAT—STA—20091216—00146 (call sign $2391) Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat North America LLC ("Intelsat North America"), by counsel, files this letter pursuant to Section 1.65 of the Federal Communications Commission‘s ("FCC") rules‘ to clarify certain frequency information in the above—referenced application for Special Temporary Authority ("STA") to drift the Intelsat 801 satellite (call sign $2391) from 31.5° W.L. to 29.5° W.L. and to operate temporarily at the 29.5° W.L. location. First, the pending STA request inadvertently switched the uplink and downlink C— band frequencies that are proposed for use during the drift. The corrected frequencies are as follows: Uplink: 5850—6425 MHz Downlink: 3625—4200 MHz Second, Intelsat North America clarifies that the pending STA request does not seek authority to operate the Intelsat 801 satellite‘s extended C—band (i.e., 3625—3700 MHz and 5850—5925 MHz) or extended Ku—band frequencies (i.e., 10.95—11.2 GHz and 11.45—11.7 GHz) to, from or within the United States. Intelsat 801‘s extended C—band frequencies will be used only outside the United States during the proposed drift and temporary operations at 29.5° W.L. Additionally, Intelsat North America clarifies that the geographic footprint for the beams that utilize the extended Ku— band on Intelsat 801 will not include the United States. ! 47 C.F.R. § 1.65.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary February 22, 2010 Page 2 Please direct any questions regarding this matter to the undersigned. Sincerely, /s/ Jennifer D. Hindin Jennifer Hindin Counselfor Intelsat North America LLC


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