Intelsat
Americannoun
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a global communications satellite network under international control.
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a communications satellite launched by this organization.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Intelsat
1965–70; In(ternational) Tel(ecommunications) Sat(ellite Organization)
Example Sentences
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Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES last year completed its acquisition of Intelsat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The satellite's operator, Intelsat, has confirmed the "total loss" of iS-33e, which has affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
In 2014, Russia launched an Olymp-K satellite and maneuvered it within 7 miles of two Intelsat communications satellites.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2024
Two TV and radio broadcast satellites from the company Intelsat were mounted atop the rocket.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
Satellite company SES's , Paris-listed shares slumped as much as 10% on Thursday after the Financial Times reported it was in talks with U.S. rival Intelsat about a possible merger.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2022
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