Intelsat has agreed to purchase $250 million worth of services from Eutelsat Group's OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation over six years to expand the former's multi-orbit satellite connectivity offering. The agreement also includes an option to buy additional OneWeb LEO constellation service for another $250 million to increase the global coverage and capacity of Intelsat's network connectivity, the telecommunications service provider said Tuesday.

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Finding ways to combine the benefits of low-Earth orbit and geostationary orbit satellites to provide commercial users around the world with seamless services is one of the areas of opportunity in the satellite industry, said Dave Wajsgras, CEO of Intelsat. Intelsat is investing in virtualization and 5G and software-defined networks to meet the demand for […] More

Finding ways to combine the benefits of low-Earth orbit and geostationary orbit satellites to provide commercial users around the world with seamless services is one of the areas of opportunity in the satellite industry, said Dave Wajsgras, CEO of Intelsat. Intelsat is investing in virtualization and 5G and software-defined networks to meet the demand for communications in the battlefield, rural areas and other emerging markets, he went on to explain in an interview. More

Dave Wajsgras, CEO of satellite services provider Intelsat and seven-time Wash100 awardee, recently said he sees the company’s multi-orbit strategy as having a significant impact on the industry. He told Constellations in an interview published Monday though Intelsat is the operator of over 50 satellites in geostationary orbit — such as the recently launched G-37/H-4 […] More

Dave Wajsgras, CEO of satellite services provider Intelsat, said he sees the company's multi-orbit strategy as having a significant impact on the industry. According to the seven-time Wash100 awardee, though Intelsat is the operator of over 50 satellites in geostationary orbit -- such as the recently-launched G-37/H-4 communications spacecraft -- it also partners with operators of satellites in low-Earth orbit. More

Intelsat completed its transition to C-band frequency spectrum as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s 2020 report and order to make 300 Megahertz of the band available for flexible use in 5G networks and other satellite services. The C-band spectrum clearing entitles Intelsat to $3.67 billion in FCC incentives, which are set aside for satellite […] More

Intelsat has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket its Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 geostationary satellite to provide space-based connectivity for government and commercial customers in North America. The Maxar Technologies-built G-37/H-4 communications satellite started sending signals minutes after it took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, Intelsat said Thursday. “This launch completes our comprehensive […] More

Intelsat has launched its IS-40e communication satellite to the geostationary orbit aboard SpaceX‘s Falcon 9 rocket to deliver space-based, high-speed connectivity to commercial aviation, mobility and network service clients in North America. The satellite, manufactured by Maxar Technologies, started transmitting and receiving signals after lifting off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, Intelsat […] More

Satellite industry leaders on Tuesday talked about innovations and challenges facing the space economy and industry during a panel discussion at a conference and Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras joined the panel to discuss the opportunity that underserved and unserved populations present to the sector, Via Satellite reported. “You’ve got the underserved and unserved populations, geographically […] More

Two geostationary satellites that Maxar Technologies built for Intelsat unfolded their solar arrays and started transmitting signals and commissioning activities on orbit following their launch Tuesday aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Arianespace’s launch site in French Guiana. The Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 satellites will enable Intelsat to transfer its services as the Federal […] More

Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras said he considers defense and mobility as key channels for future growth at the satellite communications services provider. “Having years of experience in defense, I can definitely help here,” he told Via Satellite in an interview. Wajsgras, a two-decade industry veteran who took the helm of Intelsat in April, shared his […] More

Dave Wajsgras, a 14-year Raytheon executive and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, has been elected as an independent director on the board of directors of Martin Marietta Materials.

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