Intelsat has confirmed it will launch a new satellite serving ‘networks and media customers’ in the Middle East and
The Intelsat 22 satellite, which is scheduled to launch in Q1, 2012, will serve at the 72° East longitude orbital location over the
The satellite will supply 48 C- and 24 Ku-band 36 MHz equivalent transponders to clients, providing for telecommunications and digital broadcast services in both markets.
Its Ku-band payload will provide coverage of the Middle East and East Africa, with connectivity to
“Intelsat continues to see strong growth in the Africa and Middle East regions and for connectivity between Asia and
"The 72º East longitude orbital location is ideal for addressing these requirements and for delivering follow on capacity for our network services.”
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