Attachment Intelsat-Grant June

Intelsat-Grant June

DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

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2010-06-22

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20100614-00131 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2010061400131_823642

Tile # SBT—3TA— 2010 0614—0013 1 $2399 SAT—STA—20100614—00131 182010001831 Intelsat North America LLC Call Sign $2399 Grant Date oé/22h0 (or other identifier) Term Dates periad of Approved by OMB messt ; 3060—0678 onanrepe PPE o 1e tg Date & Time Filed: Jun 14 2010 5:17:12:310PM _International Bureau_| Approved: File Number: SAT—STA—20100614—00131 + subject to corclitions Stephqy5. Duall Callsign: Chief, Satellite Rlicg 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 30—Day Extension of 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—00131 Call Sign 2399 June 22, 2010 The request of Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat) for an extension of special temporary authority, IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100614—00131, is granted. Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized, for a period of 30 days commencing on June 18, 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 in certain C—band frequencies from the 11.5° E.L. orbital location. Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to provide FSS from this location in the 4040—4200 MHz (space—to—Earth) and 6265—6425 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 Commission (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—00131 Call Sign 2399 June 22, 2010 6. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat‘s own risk. 7. 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. Tile # SBT— s1 — z2010 66 14— po13| Call Sign 92399 Grant Date do/rz/0 (or other identifier) Term Dates pericd of From O@/‘s'/'o To: 30 ddfls *subject to . pemme [ <. SHeqiyh 3. Duah conditions Cmief, Satellite Plicy 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 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 & Noncommercial educational licensee C Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request C Change Station Location © Extend Expiration Date es Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date 2010—07—18 00:00:00.0

8. Description (If the complete description does not appearin this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Intelsat North America LLC herein requests an extension of Special Temporary Authority for 30 days to continue operating certain C—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 &quot;party to the application&quot; 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, 2010 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Comm1ss1on 445 Twelfth Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Request for Exfension of Special Temporary Authority to Operate Intelsat 603in Certain C—band Frequen01es for 30 Days at 11.5° E.L. Call Sign: $2399 | Dear Ms. Dortch: ‘ Intelsat North America LLC (“Intelsat”) herein requests an extension of Special Temporary Authority. ("STA")‘ for 30 days to continue operatmg certain C— band communications frequencies, along with TT&C carriers, on the Intelsat 603 satellite (call sign $2399) at 11.5° E.L. — The Intelsat 603satellite 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 hcensmg to United Kingdom licensing.* Until such time as theexchange of licensing administrations can occur, Intelsat seeks STA to continue to operate ‘ 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 Applicaz‘z‘onfor Special Temporary Authority for Intelsat 603 Satellite, $2399, File No. SAT—STA—20091209—00143 (filed Dec. 9, 2009; granted withconditions Mar. 4, 2010). * See Intelsat North America LLC Application for Special Temporary Authority LJor‘Intelsat 603 Satellite, $2399, File No. SAT—STA—20100519—00104 (filed _ May 19, 2010; granted with conditions May 20, 2010; expires June 18, 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 20008—3006 USA www.intelsat.com T+1 202—944—6800 F+1 202—944—7898

Ms. Maflene H. Dortch .June 14, 2010 Page 2 ' these C—band frequencies on the Intelsat 603 satellite at 11.5° E.L along w1th TT&C carriers." Operatlonal Frequenc1es The spemfic communications frequencies for which IntelSat seeks authority are: 4040—4200 MHz (space to Earth) 6265—6425 MHz (Earth to space) TT&C Frequencies: The specific TT&C frequencies are: Telecommand frequencies: 6173.7 MHz (LHCP) and 6176.3 MHz (LHCP) Telemetry frequencies: 3947.5 MHz (RHCP), 3948.0 MHz (RHCP), 3952.0 MHz (RHCP) and 3952.5 MHz (RHCP) Geographlc Serv1ce Area: The communications frequen01es being requested here will be received or transmitted through C—band beams that cover Europe, _ Africa, and small portions of Asia and South America. 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 operate in accordance with conditions imposed as part of the special temporary authority previously granted to Intelsat to operate Intelsat 603 temporarily at this location. See IBFS File No. SAT—STA— 20100519—00104. . 5 Intelsat plans shbfily to file requests for STA for 30 days and 180 days to > operate the C—band frequencies that are included in this request plus additional C— and Ku—band frequencies, along with TT&C carriers. 5 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 O June 14, 2010 Page 3 _ Grant of this application will serve the public interest by allowing Intelsat to continue to operate in C—band frequencies on the Intelsat 603 satellite that are required following the transition of 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 extension is not expected to cause any harmful interference. The only operational satellite using C—band frequencies within five degrees of the 11.5° E.L. orbital location is the W2A satellite operated by Eutelsat. However, the W2A satellite does not include frequencies inthe range being requested herein for the Intelsat 603 communications payload. Command and telemetry frequencies are transmitted from and to a very large earth station antenna and have already been coordinated with Eutelsat. 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. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission grant this request for STA for an additional 30 days to operate certain C—band frequencies on Intelsat 603 at 11.5° E.L. Sincerely, /s Susan H. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation ‘ co: Bob Nelson Karl Kensinger Kathyrn Medley Stephen Duall

Attachment to Grant IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100614—00131 Call Sign 2399 June 22, 2010 The request of Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat) for an extension of special temporary authority, IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100614—00131, is granted.— Accordingly, Intelsat is authorized, for a period of 30 days commencing on June 18, 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 in certain C—band frequencies from the 11.5° E.L. orbital location. Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to provide FSS from this location in the 4040—4200 MHz (space—to—Earth) and 6265—6425 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 Commission (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—00131 Call Sign 2399 June 22, 2010 6. Any action taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this special temporary authority is solely at Intelsat‘s own risk. 7. 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.


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