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Skynet Seeks Additional Lifespan for Telstar 12

Skynet Satellite wants to eke out five extra years of use for Telstar 12, it said in an FCC International Bureau application Monday asking for an extension of the satellite's license term through Nov. 30, 2022. It said the licensed…

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term expires at month's end and extension would let it continue to provide service pending launch of a replacement satellite that has been authorized by Canada.