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Intelsat Seeks License Extension for Galaxy 25

Though the Galaxy 25 satellite's license term expires Dec. 31, it has another possible nine years of life, Intelsat said in an FCC International Bureau filing Tuesday, asking for extension of the license term through April 30, 2025. The satellite…

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began operations in 1997, and the most recent estimate of its expected end of service life was April 2019 without inclined orbit operation, to as far out as April 2025 with inclined orbit operation, the company said.