Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites for Intelsat Begin Commissioning Activities On Orbit After Launch

摘要

Maxar Technologies, provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today confirmed that Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36, built for Intelsat, are performing as expected after launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Arianespace's launch base in French Guiana. These two geostationary (GEO) satellites will enable Intelsat, operator of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, to transfer its services-uninterrupted-as part of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission plan to reallocate parts of the C-band spectrum for 5G terrestrial wireless services.