O3b Seeks Clarification on Intelsat 15R Satellite Authorization Terms
O3b is asking the FCC International Bureau to clarify its requirement that Intelsat, as part of the authorization of the Galaxy 15R satellite, certify it has a coordination agreement with Ka-band non-geostationary orbit systems serving the U.S. or demonstrate how…
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it will protect such systems, saying those showings must happen before the launch of the NGSO system. In an IB petition this week, O3b said the May authorization of 15R isn't clear on what it would mean for O3b's constellation already in operation. It said the Galaxy 15R grant should be modified to include language saying Intelsat must comply with the conditions before the launch of 15R. Intelsat said Thursday it has no objections to the clarification O3b is seeking.