Intelsat 40e High-Throughput Satellite Launched Successfully

Intelsat, a leading provider of inflight connectivity and operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has announced the successful launch of its new geosynchronous satellite, Intelsat 40e (IS-40e). The satellite uses spot-beam technology to provide a large amount of capacity over North America for Intelsat’s commercial aviation, mobility and network service customers. The Maxar-manufactured IS-40e satellite was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It will be positioned at 91 degrees West and deliver a wide range of services and coverage, including high-speed connectivity for on-the-go industrial operations, rapid response missions, maritime and offshore communications, inflight connectivity for business jets and government aviation. Additionally, the satellite hosts NASA’s TEMPO payload, which will monitor and track air pollution across North America on an hourly basis.