Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e High-Throughput Satellite

Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e High-Throughput Satellite

Intelsat, a leading inflight connectivity provider, has successfully launched a new geosynchronous satellite, Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), which promises to provide a wide range of services and coverage to North America. The satellite utilizes spot-beam technology to deliver a large amount of capacity for Intelsat’s commercial aviation, mobility, and network service customers.

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Intelsat 40e High-Throughput Satellite

According to the statement by the company, “The IS-40e high-throughput technology serves as a significant commitment to our North American commercial aviation, mobility and network customers. As we continue to refresh our fleet of satellites and add capacity, Intelsat is focused on providing the best value and service for our customers and their end users. The satellite also includes a NASA payload that will be the first instrument to monitor air pollution across North America from geostationary orbit.”

TEMPO payload to monitor air pollution across North America

The satellite manufactured by Maxar was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and also included a NASA payload called TEMPO. This instrument will be the first to monitor air pollution across North America from a geostationary orbit. Operated by Intelsat, TEMPO will monitor and track air pollution across North America on an hourly basis, with the ability to stay over a region of interest during a natural disaster like a major fire or volcano eruption.

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IS-40e to provide an enhanced user experience

When operational in May, IS-40e will be positioned at 91 degrees West and will deliver a wide range of services and coverage. Incremental high-throughput capacity will be added to Intelsat’s commercial aviation network, providing passengers with an enhanced user experience from coast to coast.