Eutelsat Seeks US Market Access for 33C Satellite
Eutelsat wants U.S. market access for its French-flagged Eutelsat 33C satellite. In FCC International Bureau filings Monday (see here and here), it also asked that the Ku-band satellite be added to the agency's permitted space station list at the 133…
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degrees west orbital slot and that its petition receive expedited consideration. It said the satellite was launched in 2005 and the end of its operational life will be October 2022 or later. It said the satellite -- currently at 33 degrees east -- will begin operating from 133 degrees west in the middle of this year. The company said 33C is intended to provide near-term service to the U.S. and other markets until a purpose-built Ku- and Ka-band satellite is deployed to 133 degrees west by 2021.