Attachment Intelsat - Grant feb

Intelsat - Grant feb

DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

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2011-02-01

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20110127-00017 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2011012700017_866407

File #_SAT—STA— 20|10127— coo1] 0017 182011000264 $2387 SAT-STA-20110127-0 Intelsat License tkG Catt Sign 8288 + Grant Date_ O2/01/1} Gataxy 15 (or other identifier) > TermDates PECS C Approved by OMB From_02/62/!1 To: 20 days 3060—0678 \NTE nnan Date & Time Filed: Jan 27 2011 12:16:22:236PM ntc |_Internationa 1 Bureau Approved: AZ%&QMZ/ File Number: SAT—STA—20110127—00017 xwih conditions Steprey‘ 3. Dual) Callsign: Chief, Satellite Pblicyg 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 for Galaxy 15, Call Sign $2387 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: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20008 —3006 Attention: Susan H Crandall

Attachment to Grant IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20110127—00017 Call Sign $2387 February 1, 2011 The request of Intelsat License LLC (Intelsat) for special temporary authority for a period of 30 days, commencing February 2, 2011, to conduct telemetry, tracking, and telecommand (TT&C) operations with the Galaxy 15 space station (Call Sign $2387) outside the +/—0.05° east/west station—keeping box previously authorized for Galaxy 15 is granted.‘ Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to conduct TT&C using the following frequencies: 6420.5 MHz (V) and 6420.5 MHz (RHC) (Earth—to—space); 4198.0 MHz (H), 4199.875 MHz (H), 4198.0 MHz (LHC) and 4199.875 MHz (LHC) (space—to—Earth). This authorization shall be in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in Intelsat‘s application, Federal Communication Commission (Commission) rules, and the following conditions: 1. Intelsat is required to accept interference from other lawfully operating space stations or radio communications systems. 2. In the event of any harmful interference to other lawfully operating space stations or radio communications systems, Intelsat 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. 4. 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— sTD—20110127— 000 1°7 Call Sign S$238 T Grant Date ©2 ow /s (or other identifiet) f Term Dates beceod of From 62/02/1! .o: 30 days / ( /QQIL// nal cau | A"\"“ffl‘()‘.’i‘,(!u n{Cl + wah conditions tNégpén 3. Doal) Chiel, Sotellie Pof(c:) Branch ‘ See IBFS File No. SAT—AMD—20021029—00199 (granted Aug. 11, 2004).

2. Contact Name: Susan H. Crandall 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? «g) IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). C3 Governmental Enti Noncommercial educational licensee g74 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CRY — Space Station (Geostationary) 5. Type Request £74 Change Station Location § Extend Expiration Date «34 Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date 2011—03—03 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, pursuant to Section 25.120 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission, herein requests an additional 30 days, from February 2, 2011 through March 3, 2011, of the Special Temporary Authority previously granted PanAmSat to conduct TT&C operations on the Galaxy 15 satellite (call sign $2387) outside of the +/— 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject § Yes «y 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 License LLC, pursuant to Section 25.120 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission, herein requests an additional 30 days, from February 2, 2011 through March 3, 2011, of the Special Temporary Authority previously granted PanAmSat to conduct TT&C operations on the Galaxy 15 satellite (call sign $2387) outside of the +/— 0.05 East/West station—keeping box pursuant to a waiver of Section 25.210(j) of the rules of the Commission.

January 27, 2011 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12"" Street, S.W. NTELSAT Washington, DC 20554 Re: Request for Further Extension of Special Temporary Authority for Galaxy 15, Call Sign $2387 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat License LLC ("Intelsat")‘, pursuant to Section 25.210 of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission")," herein requests an additional 30 days, from February 2, 2011 through March 3, 2011, of the Special Temporary Authority ("STA")previously granted PanAmSat to conduct Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) operations on the Galaxy 15 satellite (call sign $2387) outside of the +/— 0.05° East/West station—keeping box pursuant to a waiver of Section 25.210(j) of the Commission‘s rules.* ‘ The licenses previously held by PanAmSat Licensee Corp. ("PanAmSat") recently have been assigned to Intelsat License LLC. See Letter from Jennifer Hindin to Marlene H. Dortch, Notification of Consummation of Pro Forma Assignment and Transfer of Control and Name Change, File Nos. SES—ASG— 20101203—01501, SES—ASG—20101206—01502, SES—T/C—20101203—01503, SES—ASG—20101203—01504, SES—ASG—20101206—01512, SAT—ASG— 20101203—00251, SAT—ASG—20101203—00252, SAT—T/C—20101203—00253, SAT—T/C—20101203—00254, and 0004520968 (filed Jan. 18, 2011). 247 C.F.R. § 25.210. * Intelsat has filed this STA request, an FCC Form 159 and an $830.00 filing fee electronically via the International Bureau‘s Filing System. * 47 C.F.R. § 25.210(j). See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00750, File No. SAT—STA—20101228—00268 (Jan. 14, 2011) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT— 00741, File No. SAT—STA—20101129—00248 (Dec. 3, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00735, File No. SAT—STA—20101029—00227 (Nov. 5, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00727, File No. SAT—STA— 20100929—00203 (Oct. 8, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00720, File No. SAT—STA—20100830—00185 (Sep. 10, 2010) (Public Notices); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, 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 January 27, 2011 Page 2 As the Commission is aware, on April 5, 2010, the Galaxy 15 satellite suffered an anomaly of unknown origin. Due to this anomaly, the satellite drifted outside of its authorized +/— 0.05° East/West station—keeping box pursuant to STA." On December 23, 2010, Galaxy 15 lost Earth lock, all power drained from its battery, and the command unit reset, as it was designed to do." Shortly thereafter, Galaxy 15 began accepting commands and Intelsat began receiving telemetry from the satellite. The satellite initially was placed in Sun acquisition mode for diagnostic testing. On December 27, 2010, after the spacecraft‘s batteries were fully charged and the satellite was thermally balanced, Galaxy 15 was placed in Earth acquisition mode. Currently, Galaxy 15 is located at 93.0° W.L. where it is collocated with Intelsat‘s Galaxy 25, which is operated at 93.10° W.L. Intelsat is in—orbit testing Galaxy 15 at 93.0° W.L. to determine the functionality of every aspect of the satellite.‘ During the duration of this requested STA extension period, Intelsat will utilize only the satellite‘s TT&C frequencies® unless operation of the communications frequencies is separately authorized. Report No. SAT—00715, File No. SAT—STA—20100803—00172 (Aug. 13, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT— 00706, File No. SAT—STA—20100628—00149 (Jul. 9, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00698, File No. SAT—STA—20100601—00118 (Jun. 11, 2010) (Public Notice); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00687, File No. SAT—STA— 20100430—00087 (rel. May 7, 2010); Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00682, File No. SAT—STA—20100409—00071 (Apr. 16, 2010) (Public Notice). * See supra n4. ° The satellite‘s communications payload had earlier shut off as a result of power loss. " See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT—00751, File No. SAT—STA—20110107—00007 (Jan. 21, 2011) (Public Notice). ® The specific TT&C frequencies are: 6420.5 MHz (V) and 6424.5 MHz (RHC) (uplink) and 4198.0 MHz (H), 4199.875 (H), 4198.0 (LHC), and 4199.875 (LHC) (dowalink).

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch January 27, 2011 Page3 _ _ _ Grant of this STA further extension request is in the pubhc interest. The Commission may grant waiver for good cause shown." The Commission — typically grants a waiver where the parncular facts make strict compliance inconsistent with the public interest."" In granting a waiver, the Commission may take into account considerations of hardship, eqmty, or more effective implementation of overall policy on an individual basis."‘* Waiver is therefore appropriate if special circumstances warrant a deviation from the general rule, andsuch a deviation will serve the public interest. Good cause exists in this case basedon hardship. Due to the technical anomaly on the Galaxy15 satellite, Intelsat was unable to comply with the requirements of Section 25.210(j) of the Commission‘s rules. Now that Intelsat is able to command Galaxy 15, it will ensure the satellite‘s safe station— keeping at the 93.0° W.L. location pending completion of in—orbit testing and a determination of the satellite‘s future role in the Intelsat fleet. For the reasons set forth herein, Intelsat respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously grant this STA further extension request. . Sincerely, Susan H. Crandall Assistant General Counsel Intelsat Corporation co: Robert Nelson Karl Kensinger Kathyrn Medley Stephen Duall °47 CFR. § 1.3. o " E. Cellular Tel. Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d4 1164, 1166 (D C. Cir. 1990) ("Northeast Cellular”) 4 WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.24 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969); Northeast Cellular 897 F.2d at 1166.


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