Attachment Intelsat North Ameri

Intelsat North Ameri

DECISION submitted by FCC

GRANT

2010-08-06

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20100614-00132 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2010061400132_833783

1 File #_SBtT—sTD— 2010 0b14— 00132 Call Sign $23$$__ GrantDate_08/06/l0 | (or other identifier) Tc@Datcs period of Approved by OMB From_0§/67/16 :( To: ‘5 days 3060—0678 | t | CRANTED® Date & Time Filed: Jun 14 2010 5:25:34:336PM | || International Bureau Approved:, /MG 4M b File Number: SAT—STA—20100614—00132 #¥ with condifions J. Dual 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: Application for 180—Day Special Temporary Authority for Intelsat 603 Satellite, $2399 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—20100614—00132 Call Sign 2399 August 6, 2010 The request of Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat) for special temporary authority, IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100614—00132, is granted. Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized, for a period of 180 days, commencing on August 7, 2010, to conduct Telemetry, Tracking, and Telecommand (TT&C) operations with the Intelsat 603 space station (Call Sign 2399) and to provide Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) temporarily via Intelsat 603 in certain C— and Ku— band frequencies from the 11.5° E.L. orbital location. Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to provide FSS from this location in the 3700—4200 MHz (space—to—Earth), 5925—6425 MHz (Earth—to—space), 10950—11200 (space—to—Earth), 11450—11700 MHz (space—to—Earth) and 14000—14500 MHz (Earth—to—space) frequency bands, and to conduct TT&C using the following frequencies: Telecommand: 6173.7 MHz (LHCP) and 6176.3 MHz (LHCP) Telemetry: 3947.5 MHz (RHCP), 3948.0 MHz (RHCP), 3952.0 MHz (RHCP), and 3952.5 MHz (RHCP) This authorization shall be in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in Intelsat‘s application, Federal Communications Commuission (Commission) rules, and the following conditions: 1. Intelsat‘s operations at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location shall be on a 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 space station. 2. In the event of any harmful interference during Intelsat‘s operations at the 11.5° E.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. While at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location, Intelsat shall maintain the Intelsat 603 spacecraft with an east/west longitudinal station—keeping tolerance of +/— 0.05 degrees. 4. This authorization is also issued on the understanding that the Commission remains the licensing administration, for purposes of ITU Radio Regulation 18.1, for the Intelsat 603 space station, and that its operations are pursuant to ITU Radio Regulation 4.4. 5. Intelsat‘s request that the Part 25 technical waivers previously granted to the Intelsat space station for operations at the 24.5° W.L. and 19.95° W.L. orbital locations continue to apply to the temporary operations at the 11.5° E.L. orbital location IS GRANTED. See Intelsat LLC, SAT—MOD—20020418—00063, SAT—AMD—2002—0731— 00146, SAT—AMD—20020822—00159 (grant stamp dated December 12, 2002); Intelsat LLC, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Red 15460 (2000), recon. denied, 15 FCC Red 25234 (2000).

Attachment to Grant IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100614—00132 Call Sign 2399 August 6, 2010 6. Operations in the 10950—1 1200 MHz and 11450—1 1700 MHz frequency bands shall comply with the terms of footnote US211 to the United States Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, US211, which urges applicants for airborne or space station assignments to take all practicable steps to protect radio astronomy observations in the adjacent bands from harmful interference. 7. Operations in the 10950—1 1200 MHz and 11450—11700 MHz frequency bands are limited to international operations in accordance with footnote NG 104 to the United States Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, NG 104, and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1). 8. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat‘s own risk. 9. 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. File # SBT—StTh— 201006l4— 00132 [ | Call Sign $239$__ GrantDate_06/06/16 (or other identifier) Torm Dates perrodoF‘ From 08/07/10 To: da(ds | {‘\NTED‘* m | International Bureau | Approved: —sewith condrions J. Duall ChteF Sedellite Pohcj B ranch

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 SATT/C2010011200008 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 C3 Noncommercial educational licensee C Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request g4 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.) Intelsat North America LLC herein requests Special Temporary Authority for 180 days to operate certain C— and Ku—band communications frequencies, along with TT&C carriers, on the Intelsat 603 satellite (call sign $2399) at 11.5 E.L. 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject @ Yes £34 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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June 14, 20,10 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Commumcatmns Commission 445 Twelfth Street, S.W.—~ Washington, D.C. 20554 @ INTELSAT Re: Request for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Intelsat 603 in C— and Ku—band Frequencies for 180 Days at 11.5° E.L.; Call Sign: $2399 Dear Ms. Dortch:( | | \ Intelsat North Amenca LLC ("Intelsat") herein requests Spemal Temporary . Authority ("STA")‘ for 180 days to operate certain C— and Ku—band communications frequencies, along with TT&Ccarriers, on the Intelsat 603 satellite (call sign $2399) at 11.5° EL. The Intelsat 603 satellite is currently located at 11.5° E.L.* and operating . pursuant to an FCC grant of STA in the 4040—4200 —MHz (space to.Earth) and 6265—6425 MHz (Earth to space) frequencies, along with TT&C carriers." Intelsat also has a pending request to re—flag Intelsat 603 from United States licensing to United Kingdom licensing.* Until such time asthe exchange of licensing administrations can occur, Intelsat seeks STAto operate additional C— andKu—band frequencies on the Intelsat 603 satellite at 11.5° E.L., along with — * Intelsat has filed this STA request, an FCC Form 159 and an $830.00 fihng fee electronically .via the International Bureau‘s Filing System. * See Intelsat North America LLC Applicationfor Special Temporary Authority for Intelsat 603 Satellite, $2399, File No. SAT—STA—20091209—00143 (filed Dec. 9, 2009; granted with conditions Mar. 4, 2010). * See Intelsat North America LLC Applicationfor Special Tempordry Authority _ for Intelsat 603 Satellite, $2399, File No. SAT—STA—20100519—00104 (filed May 19, 2010; granted withconditions May 20, 2010; expires June 18, 2010). Intelsat will file a renewal request for an additional 30 days to operate in the 4040—4200 MHz (space to Earth) and 6265—6425 MHz (Earth to space) frequencies, along with TT&C carriers, no later than June 15, 2010. \ * See Intelsat North America LLC Application to Transfer Control ofIntelsat 603 Space Station Authorization to United Kingdom Licensing Authority, File No. SAT—T/C—20100112—00008 (filed Jan. 12, 2010; supplemented February 16, 2010). Intelsat Corporation 3400 International Drive NW, Washington DC 200083006 USA www.intelsat.com T4+1 202—944—6800 E+1 202—944—7898

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch June 14,—2010 Page 2 . j L the C—band frequencies and TT&C carriers previously authorized. Intelsat will concurrently file a 30—day STA to operate in these additional bands so as to meet the service demands of a U.S. Government customer. Operational Frequencies: The spemfic communications frequencies for which Intelsat seeks authority are: 3700—4200 MHZ 5925—6425 MHz® 10950—11200 MHz — 11450—11700 MHz 14000-14500 MHz TT&C Frequencies: The speclfic TT&C frequencws are: Telecommand frequencies: 6173.7 MHz (LHCP) and 6176.3 MHz(LHCP) Telemetry frequencies: | 3947.5 MHz (RHCP), 3948.0 MHz (RHCP), 39520 MHz (RHCP) and 3952 5 MHz (RHCP) Geographic Service Area: The communications frequencies being requested here will be received or transmitted through C—band beams that cover Europe, Africa, and small portions of Asia and South America and two Ku—band spot beams that cover east Africa and portions of the Middle East. Waivers: Intelsat requests that, to the extent necessary, the Part 25 waivers originally granted to the Intelsat 603 spacecraft continue to apply at the 11.5° E.L. location, namely, the waivers of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), _ 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i) and 25.211(a) of the Commission‘s rules." Conditions. Intelsat agrees to accept the following conditions on its use ofthe 10950—11200 MHz and 11450—11700 MHz frequencies: \ 5 Intelsat does not seek STA to operate Intelsat 603‘s 3625—3700 MHz payload. ° Intelsat does not seek STA to operate Intelsat 603‘s 5850—5925 MHz payload. " See Applications ofIntelsat LLCfor Authority to Operate and Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C—Band and Ku—Band Satellites that Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, 15 FCC Red 15460, 15529(Appendix C) (2000) (Memorandum Opinion and Order and Authorization), recon. denied, 15 FCC Red 25234 (2000) (Order on Reconsideration). ’

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch June 14, 2010 Page 3 > (1) Operations in the 10950—11200 MHz and 11450—1 1700 MHz frequency bands shall comply with the terms of footnote US211 to the United States Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, US211, which urges applicants for airborne or space station assignments to take all practicable steps to protect radio astronomy observations in the adjacent bands from harmful interference. (2) Operations in the 10950—11200 MHz and 11450—11700 MHz ‘ frequency bands are limited to international operations in accordance with footnote NG 104 to the United States Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, NG 104, and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1). Grant of this application will serve the public interest by allowing Intelsat to operate in additional C— and Ku—band frequencies on the Intelsat 603 satellite and thus best meet its customers‘ needs — in particular, a U.S. Government .customer seeking immediate coverage of the Middle East. Intelsat‘s prior request for STA contained only a limited number of frequencies required to transition two customers off the NSS—5 satellite. In addition, grant of this — request will provide additional time for the FCC and regulatory agency in the United Kingdom, Ofcom, to reach an understanding on the transfer of licensing responsibility for the Intelsat 603 spacecraft. Grant of this STA is not expected to cause any harmful interference. Intelsat will operate the C—band frequencies at levels low enough to ensure the protection of the W2A satellite operated by Eutelsat, which is the only C—band satellite within 5° of 11.5° E.L. Intelsat 603‘s Ku—band beams are pointed and will be operated in such a way that they have significant spatial and/or polarization isolation with respect to the operation of Eutelsat satellites at 10° E.L. and 13° E.L. Moreover, Intelsat agrees to operate the frequencies identified above on a non—interference, non—protected basis and in the unlikely circumstance that interference is generated to any other satellite, Intelsat agrees . ‘to immediately cease transmissions until the interference concerns of the _ interfered—with operator are satisfactorily resolved. ' Updn grant, Intelsat shall prepare and submit to the FCC materials for submission to the ITU, pursuant to No. 8.4 of the Radio Regulations, in — connection with the operation of Intelsat 603 at 11.5° E.L.

Ms. Marléene H. Dortch June 14, 2010_ Page 4" For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously process and grant this request for STA for 180 days to operate certain C— and Ku—band frequencies on ; Intelsat 603 at. 11.5° E.L. [ Sincerely, /sSusanH. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation cc: Bob Nelson Karl Kensinger Kathyrn Medley Stephen Duall


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