Attachment Intelsat - Grant Dec

Intelsat - Grant Dec

DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

Grant

2011-12-06

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20111123-00227 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2011112300227_929209

182011004979 | File#_SBT—STA— 201 1123— 00227 $2469 SAT—STA—20111123—00227 t CaltSign 82469 _ GrantDato_12 /06 /t! Intels at Licen se LLC Galaxy 26 (6: other identifier) k t Term Dates period of Approved by OMB From 1@/07/ To & 3060—0678 GRANTED* Date & Time Filed: Nov 23 2011 4:54:18:676PM International Bureau Approved: File Number: SAT—STA—20111123—00227 eloith conchtions _ Ste J. Duall Callsign: ChnieF Satellile Folicy 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: Request for Further Extension of Special Temporary Authority to Drift Galaxy 26 to and Operate at 50.0 E.L. (Call Sign $2469) 1. Applicant Name: Intelsat License 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: PC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 —3006 Attention: Susan H. Crandall

Attachment to Grant Intelsat License LLC IBFS File No. File No. SAT—STA—20111123—00227 Call Sign $2469 The request of Intelsat License LLC (formerly Intelsat North America LLC) (Intelsat), IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20111123—00227, is GRANTED.‘ Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized, for a period of 60 days, commencing on December 7, 2011, to continue to conduct to conduct Telemetry, Tracking, and Telecommand (TT&C) operations with the Galaxy 26 space station (Call Sign $2469) necessary to operate the Galaxy 26 space station at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location, using the following C—band frequencies: 4196.5 MHz (vertical polarization/space—to—Earth) or 4199.5 MHz (vertical polarization/space—to—Earth); 6315.0 MHz (vertical polarization/Earth—to—space) and 4090.0 MHz (horizontal polarization/space—to—Earth); 5926.5 MHz (right—hand circular polarization/Earth—to—space), and 6411.0 MHz (right—hand circular polarization/Earth—to—space) Additionally, Intelsat is authorized to continue to operate the Galaxy 26 space station to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in the Ku—band frequencies of 14000—14500 MHz and 11700—12200 MHz at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location. These operations are authorized in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in Intelsat‘s application and the Commission‘s rules, and are subject to the following conditions: 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 station. 2. In the event of any harmful interference caused by Galaxy 26‘ s operations during operation at the 50.0° 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. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat‘s own risk. ‘ Intelsat has also pending an application to modify the authorization for Galaxy 26 to permit it to operate at 50.0° E.L., IBFS File No. SAT—MOD—20110420—00073, which was placed on Public Notice on May 6, 2011. See Policy Branch Information, Satellite Space Station Applications Acceptedfor Filing, Public Notice, Report No. SAT—00775 (rel. May 6, 2011). In response to the Public Notice, comments were filed on June 6, 2011, by Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC (Yahsat) and New Skies Satellites B.V. (New Skies). In their comments, Yahsat and New Skies express concern that operations of Galaxy 26 at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location in the 11.7—12.2 GHz frequency band (space—to—Earth) will result in harmful interference to space stations operating, or soon—to—be operating, in the Broadcasting—Satellite Service at nearby orbital locations. Accordingly, Yahsat and New Skies ask that conditions be placed on any grant of authority in order to prevent harmful interference to such nearby BSS space stations. In addition, Intelsat provided supplemental information on June 9, 2011, implying that service to existing U.S. government end—users would be negatively impacted if Galaxy 26 were not authorized to move from its current position of 50.75° E.L. by June 13, 2011. This supplemental information was served on Yahsat and New Skies. On November 30, 2011, Yahsat filed a response to the instant STA renewal application, stating that no coordination of Galaxy 26‘s operations at 50° E.L. in the 11.7—12.2 GHz frequency band had been effectuated by Intelsat and requesting that if the Commission does extend Galaxy 26‘s STA for another 60 days, the Commission should require that Intelsat operate Galaxy 26 on a non—harmful interference basis and at power flux density (PFD) levels below the hard limits established the ITU Radio Regulations, Appendix 30, Annex 1, Sections 1(a) and 4, for protection of co—frequency BSS and terrestrial operations. See Letter from John Janka, Counsel for Yahsat, to Marlene Dortch, Secretary, FCC, dated Nov. 30, 2011. We find that the conditions contained in paragraphs 1, 2, and 6 below address the concerns raised by Yahsat and New Skies during the limited 60—day temporary authority granted herein to continue to operate Galaxy 26 at 50.0° EL. Galaxy 26 is currently operating at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location pursuant to earlier grants of special temporary authority. See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Public Notice, Report No. SAT—00813, File No. SAT—STA—20110923—00185 (rel. Oct. 7, 2011); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Public Notice, Report No. SAT—00800, IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20110727—00137 (rel. Aug. 12, 2011); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Public Notice, Report No. SAT—00787, IBFS File No. IBFS File No. SAT—STA—201110314—00053 (rel. June 17, 2011).

Attachment to Grant Intelsat License LLC IBFS File No. File No. SAT—STA—20111123—00227 Call Sign $2469 4. Intelsat shall maintain full operational control of Galaxy 26 at all times. 5. While at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location, Intelsat shall maintain the Galaxy 26 space station with an east/west longitudinal station—keeping tolerance of +/— 0.05 degrees. 6. Intelsat‘s operation of the Galaxy 26 satellite in the FSS in the 11.7 to 12.2 GHz frequency band at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location is subject to the following conditions: a. Intelsat must operate Galaxy 26 on an unprotected and non—harmful interference basis with respect to Broadcasting—Satellite Service (BSS) operations in Regions 1 & 3 in accordance with Article 4.4 of the ITU Radio Regulations. b. Intelsat must operate Galaxy 26 at or below the BSS PFD limits specified in the ITU Radio Regulations, Appendix 30, Annex 1, Sections 1(a) and 4, for protection of co— frequency BSS and terrestrial operations. 7. Intelsat‘s request for continued waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. 25.202(g) is GRANTED, as conditioned. Section 25.202(g) requires that "telemetry, tracking and telecommand (TT&C) functions for U.S. domestic satellites shall be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s). Frequencies, polarization, and coding shall be selected to minimize interference into other satellite networks and within their own satellite system." Intelsat seeks a waiver of this rule to operate Galaxy 26‘ s back—up command uplink at 6411 MHz, its ranging uplink at 6315 MHz, and its ranging downlink at 4090 MHz — none of which are at the band edges — for regular on—station TT&C communications at the 50.0° EL. orbital location. This waiver grant is based upon the following findings: (a) Due to health issues with Galaxy 26, Intelsat can only operate the space station‘s back—up command uplink, ranging uplink, and ranging downlink at the aforementioned frequencies; (b) Intelsat needs to operate command and ranging with Galaxy 26 in order to insure safe operation of the space station; (c) Intelsat will coordinate operations of Galaxy 26 with other space stations to avoid interference, and will operate Galaxy 26 on a non—interference basis. As a condition of the grant of this waiver, Intelsat shall coordinate TT&C operations of Galaxy 26 at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location with all potentially affected operators of other radiocommunication systems. In the absence of a coordination agreement regarding these TT&C operations, Intelsat‘s TT&C operations shall be on a non—harmful interference basis (¢.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). Additionally, Intelsat must accommodate future space station networks that are compliant with Section 25.202(g) of the Commission‘s rules. 8. This authorization is issued on the understanding that this grant is not an approval of any specific agreement entered into by Intelsat, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, nor of any specific provision of any such agreement, concerning operation of the Galaxy 26 space station, nor is it an approval of an agreement concerning any related matter, nor of any specific provision of any such agreement concerning any related matter.

Attachment to Grant Intelsat License LLC IBFS File No. File No. SAT—STA—20111123—00227 Call Sign $2469 9. This authorization is issued on the understanding that this grant does not in any way express a view concerning, or agreement as to, the validity or lack of validity of any ITU filing at or within the vicinity of the 50.0° E.L. orbital location. 10. This authorization is also issued on the understanding that the United States remains the licensing administration, for purposes of ITU Radio Regulation 18.1, for the Galaxy 26 space station, and that its operations at 50.0° E.L. are pursuant to ITU Radio Regulation 4.4. 11. In connection with the provision of service in any particular country, Intelsat is obliged to comply with the applicable laws, regulations, rules, and licensing procedures of that country. 12. 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 Galaxy 26 space station at the 50.0° E.L. orbital location (IBFS File No. SAT—MOD—20110420—00073). 13. This authorization is not one relating to an "activity of a continuing nature" for purposes of Section 1.62 of the Commission‘s rules and Section 558(c) of the Administrative Procedures Act. Continuation of operations beyond the term of this authorization will require prior affirmative authorization by the FCC. 14. 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. 15. These actions are issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission‘s rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, and are 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. File # SAT— STh— 2011 1123—00227 Call Sign $24GQ Grant Date IQ/OQDZH (or otheridentifier) Term Dates peried of }"”I”.L‘;},/f_);’!.!,‘_..fi To: __60 dagg xewith condih ong Stephep J. Duall Chief, Satellite Rlicg Branch

2. Contact Name: Intelsat License 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 SATMOD2011042000073 or Submission ID 4a. Is a fee submitted with this application? «g, IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.ER.Section 1.1114). £3 Governmental Entity L3 Noncommercial educational licensee g74 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request gy Change Station Location @ Extend Expiration Date g3 Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date 2012—02—04 00:00:00.0

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 License LLC herein requests an additional 60—day extension, from December 7, 2011 through February 4, 2012, of the Special Temporary Authority previously granted to Intelsat to drift Galaxy 26 from 50.75 E.L. to 50.0 E.L. and operate it at 50.0 E.L. in the C— and Ku—bands pursuant to the ITU filings of the Turkish Administration. 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject @ Yes g£4 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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November 23, 2011 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12"" Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554 Re: Request for Further Extension of Special Temporary Authority for Galaxy 26 Call Sign: $2469 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat License LLC ("Intelsat") herein requests an additional 60—day extension — from December 7, 2011 through February 4, 2012 — of the Special Temporary Authority ("STA")‘ previously granted to Intelsat to drift Galaxy 26 from 50.75° E.L. to 50.0° E.L. and operate it at 50.0° E.L. in the C— and Ku—bands pursuant to the ITU filings of the Turkish Administration." Intelsat also has a pending application to modify the Galaxy 26 license for permanent operation at that location." Grant of this STA further extension request is in the public interest because it will allow Intelsat to continue to provide U.S. Government customers with capacity in the Indian Ocean region without risk of harmful interference. As explained in its initial STA request, the reason Galaxy 26 was moved from 50.75° E.L. to 50.0° E.L. was to avoid interference from the recently—launched Yahsat—1 A at 52.5° E.L.* ‘ Intelsat has filed this STA request, an FCC Form 159 and an $860.00 filing fee electronically via the International Bureau‘s Filing System. 2 See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00813, File No. SAT—STA—20110923—00185 (Oct. 7, 2011) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00800, File No. SAT—STA—20110727—00137 (Aug. 12, 2011) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00787, File No. SAT—STA—201110314—00053 (June 17, 2011) (Public Notice). Although Turkey‘s ITU filings initially did not contain the frequency band 11700— 12200 MHz, Turkey has since filed for the band. > See Policy Branch Information, Satellite Space Applications Acceptedfor Filing, Report No. SAT—00775, File Nos. SAT—MOD—20110420—00073 (May 6, 2011) (Public Notice). * Yahsat—1 A was launched with Intelsat‘s New Dawn satellite on April 22, 2011. Yahsat—1A is a C—, Ku—, Ka—band satellite. 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 November 23, 2011 Page 2 Grant of this STA further extension request will not result in increased risk of harmful interference. As noted above, at 50.0° E.L., Intelsat will continue to operate Galaxy 26 pursuant to the coordination agreements of the Turkish Administration for that location." Intelsat met recently with Yahsat in the United Arab Emirates to further discuss the coordination situation and Intelsat continues to believe that it can fully protect Yahsat— 1A‘s operations. In the meantime, operation of Galaxy 26 at 50.0° E.L. will continue to be conducted on a non—interference non—protected basis with respect to Yahsat and any other operator of nearby co—frequency satellites. In addition, Intelsat agrees to accept the same conditions that were imposed in its existing STA to operate Galaxy 26 at 50.0° E.L.° These conditions ensure that Yahsat‘s current and future operations on Yahsat—1 A will not be negatively impacted by Galaxy 26‘s continued operation — as they have not been to date. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously grant this further extension request. Sincerely, /s/ Susan H. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation cc: Bob Nelson Kathyrn Medley Stephen Duall Jay Whaley * See Letter from Susan H. Crandall, Intelsat, to Marlene H. Dortch, Federal Communications Commission, File Nos. SAT—MOD—20110420— 00073 and SAT—STA—20110314—00053 (June 8, 2011). 6 See supra n.2.


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