Intelsat Seeks Longer License Life for Galaxy 13 Satellite

Intelsat wants to extend the approved life of its C-band Galaxy 13 satellite through December 2030. In an FCC International Bureau application Monday, it said the license term for the satellite -- operating at 127 degrees west -- expires Jan. 1, but its expected end of service life is the end of 2030 in an inclined orbit operation, which the company plans to operate it in.