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This document pretains to SES-STA-20160301-00188 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

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SES—STA—20160301—00188 182016000565 Intelsat License LLC Approved by OMB 3060—0678 APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY APPLICANT INFORMATIONEnter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: Request for Extension of Special Temporary Authority for 2.4m Ka—band Earth Station at Mountainside, Maryland 1. Applicant Name: Intelsat License LLC Phone Number: 703—559—7848 DBA Name: Fax Number: 703—559—8539 Street: c/o Intelsat Corporation E—Mail: susan.crandall@intelsat.com 7900 Tysons One Place City: McLean State: VA Country: USA Zipcode: 22102 —~5972 Attention: Susan H. Crandall | rie #S&S&&AiGsssG pzcl—60\%K Call Sign Grant m_fisfl\\p for other identifier) GRANTED I International Bureau

Application: Intelsat License LLC File No.: SES—STA—20160301—00188 Call Sign: None Special Temporary Authority Intelsat License, LLC (Intelsat) is granted a special temporary authority extension from SES—STA—20151218—00953, under the following conditions, for 30 days, beginning March 8, 2016, to operate a 2.4 meter antenna located at its Hagerstown, Maryland teleport to provide in—orbit testing ("IOT") of the Intelsat 29e satellite (S2913) at 49.7° W.L. orbital location in the 29.50—30 GHz (Earth—to—space) and 19.70— 20.20 GHZ (space—to—Earth) frequency bands. 1. Intelsat must coordinate all of its Ka—band downlink operations with Federal fixed satellite systems, both geostationary and non—geostationary, in accordance with footnote US334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. §2.106. Absent a coordination agreement pursuant to footnote US334, Intelsat shall operate its Ka—band downlinks on a non—harmful interference basis with regards to Federal systems in the 18.3—18.8 GHz and 19.7—20.2 GHz bands and must terminate its Ka—band downlink operations immediately in the event that such operations cause harmful interference into operating Federal systems. In addition, Intelsat must accept interference from such systems absent a coordinating agreement pursuant to footnote US334. 2. All operations under this grant of STA shall be on an unprotected and non—harmful interference basis. Intelsat‘s shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from interference caused to it by, any other lawfully operating radio communication system. 3. In the event of any harmful interference under this grant of STA, Intelsat must cease operations immediately upon notification of suchinterference, and must inform the Commission, in writing, immediately of such an event. 4. Grant of this authorization is without prejudice to any determination that the Commission may make regarding pending or future Intelsat‘s applications. 5. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this STA is solely ‘at Intelsat‘s risk. 6. 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. rite # SSCsoo\igs\QGEch o0\C¥ Call Sign________Grant Date —— E\o {or other 1dennfier)

2. Contact Name: Cynthia J. Grady Phone Number: 703—559—6949 Company: Intelsat Corporation Fax Number: 703—559—8539 Street: 7900 Tysons One Place E—Mail: cynthia.grady@intelsat.com City: McLean State: VA Country: USA Zipcode: 22102 —5972 Attention: 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 «34 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CGX — Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth Station 5. Type Request gy Use Prior to Grant y Change Station Location #@, Other. 6. Requested Use Prior Date 7. CityHagerstown 8. Latitude (dd mmss.s h) 39 35 53.35 N

9. State MD . 10. Longitude (dd mm ss.s h) 77 45 34.23 W 11. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: STA Request Attachment 2: Attachment 3: 12. 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 thirty days, beginning March 7, 2016, of the Special Temporary Authority previously granted Intelsat to utilize a 2.4 meter Ka— band antenna located at its Hagerstown, Maryland teleport to provide in—orbit testing services for the Intelsat 29e satellite (§2913) at 49.7 W.L. Intelsat 29e was launched on 13. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is @ Yes {4 No subject 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. 14. Name of Person Signing 15. Title of Person Signing Cynthia J. Grady Regulatory Counsel, Intelsat Corporation 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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12. Description Intelsat License LLC herein requests an additional thirty days, beginning March 7, 2016, of the Special Temporary Authority previously granted Intelsat to utilize a 2.4 meter Ka—band antenna located at its Hagerstown, Maryland teleport to provide in—orbit testing services for the Intelsat 29e satellite ($2913) at 49.7 W.L. Intelsat 29e was launched on January 27, 2016.

INTELSAT Envision. Connect, Transform. March 1, 2016 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12"" Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Request for Extension of Special Temporary Authority to Operate a 2.4 meter Ka—band Antenna at Intelsat‘s Hagerstown, Maryland Teleport Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat License LLC ("Intelsat") herein requests an additional thirty days, beginning March 7, 2016, of the Special Temporary Authority ("STA")‘ previously granted Intelsat to utilize a 2.4 meter Ka—band antenna located at its Hagerstown, Maryland teleport to provide in—orbit testing ("IOT") services for the Intelsat 29¢ satellite (S2913) at 49.7° W.L. Intelsat 29e was launched on January 27, 2016. Upon launch and subject to receipt of FCC approval, Intelsat 29e will be located temporarily at 49.7° W.L. for IOT." The satellite‘s permanent location will ultimately be 50.0° W.L.* The proposed IOT operations will be performed using the following frequencies: 29.50—30 GHz (Earth—to—space) and 19.70 —20.20 GHz (space—to—Earth). The maximum uplink EIRP per carrier will be 70 dBW. The majority of the IOT testing will be performed using an unmodulated carrier with an EIRP of 45 to 50 dBW. The Gain Transfer test, which will have a duration of 2 minutes after initial calibration, will require an EIRP of 70dBW at 29750 MHz, with a corresponding downlink EIRP of 39.9dBW at 19950 MHz. Additional testing with a 40 MHz carrier will require a modulated carrier with an EIRP of 70 dBW spread across a 40 MHz bandwidth. The proposed operations will be coordinated with all operators of satellites that use the same frequency bands and are potentially affected by these operations at the IOT location. Specifically, Intelsat is has completed coordination of the proposed transmissions with Inmarsat—5F2 at 55° W.L. Additionally, Intelsat understands that NTIA coordination is required for Government systems in the band 17.7—20.2 GHz. In the extremely unlikely event that harmful interference should occur, Intelsat will take all reasonable steps to eliminate the interference. ‘ Intelsat has filed its STA request, an FCC Form 159, a $195.00 filing fee, and this supporting letter electronically via the International Bureau‘s Filing System ("IBFS"). Request for Special Temporary Authority to Conduct In—Orbit Testing of the Intelsat 29e Satellite, File No. SAT—STA—20151211—00082 (filed Dec. 11, 2015). } See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—01086, File No. SAT—LOA—20130722—0097 (May 22, 2015) (Public Notice). Intelsat Corporation 7900 Tysons One Place, Mclean, VA 22102—5972 USA www.intelsat.com T +1 703—559—6800

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch March 1, 2016 Page 2 In further support of this request, Intelsat provides three exhibits, which contain the relevant technical parameters, antenna patterns, and a radiation hazard report. The provision of IOT services to the Intelsat 29e satellite at 49.7° W.L. is a critical step in ensuring that the satellite will be fully operational at 50.0° W.L. This, in turn, will ensure continuity of service to customers at the 50.0° W.L. location, and thereby promotes the public interest. Please direct any questions regarding this STA request to the undersigned at (703) 559—6949, Respectfully submitted, Orke=GQ4y Cynthia J. Grady Regulatory Counsel Intelsat Corporation Co:r Paul Blais


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