Intelsat

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Intelsat, also known as Intelsat S.A., is a publicly owned company headquartered in Luxembourg. Founded in 1964 and employing approximately 2,190 individuals, it reported $2.0B in revenue as of 2024 and is identified as a tier 1 media tech buyer. As a subsidiary of SES Satellites, Intelsat has Gogo as one of its subsidiaries. The company specializes in enterprise connectivity services, operating a large satellite fleet and other connectivity infrastructure.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1964

Headcount

2,181

Headquarters

Luxembourg

Primary Segment

Enterprise connectivity services

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Publicly Owned

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India’s broadcasting sector completed a strategic operational shift effective April 1, migrating entirely from China-linked satellite providers like Chinasat and ApStar. This move, driven by national security concerns, sees broadcasters now utilizing US-based Intelsat and India’s own GSAT satellites.

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Intelsat offers 9 products in the media tech and connectivity and cloud industries. Intelsat's product portfolio comprises of connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Intelsat's revenues were $2.0B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Intelsat's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is satellite data connectivity, which represents 65% of Intelsat's revenue.

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May

26th

2026

09:29

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Satellite industry mourns passing of Intelsat APAC head Gaurav Kharod

The satellite communications and broadcasting industry is mourning the sudden loss of Gaurav Kharod, who served as the Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Intelsat. News of his passing has triggered an outpouring of condolences from media, telecom, and satellite veterans across India and international markets.

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May

26th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

SES cancels two satellites as providers pull back from GEO

SES has cancelled the IS-41 and IS-44 geostationary (GEO) satellites. The crafts, due to serve EMEA and Asia, were ordered by Intelsat, which SES acquired last year with Thales Alenia Space as part of Intelsat’s then post-bankruptcy growth plan in 2022.

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May

25th

2026

21:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Intelsat APAC VP Gaurav Kharod no more

Industry veteran Gaurav Kharod, who most recently served as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Intelsat passed away on Tuesday. The satellite communications industry mourned the death of Kharod, who was widely regarded as a leading strategist in the satellite communications sector.

Communications Today

May

19th

2026

11:50

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Saleh, SES CEO—2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Winner For Industry

When the government contracting community cast their ballots in Executive Mosaic‘s 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote, SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh stood out among the government contracting industry’s most influential executives. Al-Saleh, a first-time Wash100 Award recipient this year, finished No.

Wash100

May

14th

2026

09:46

Financial Results, B2B Tag

SES reports losing €16 million in first quarter of 2026

SES S.A. announces financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The satellite company on which Luxembourg built its space industry lost €16 million during the year’s first quarter as it coped with costs to consolidate former rival Intelsat, reversing a 2025 profit during the same period, SES said on Tuesday.

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May

12th

2026

21:02

Cost Cutting, B2B Tag

defined GEO satellites in synergy move, struggles with O3b mPower insurance claim

JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operator SES has canceled contracts for two software-defined GEO-orbit satellites as part of a broad cost-cutting exercise in the wake of its purchase of Intelsat. The company had said before the merger’s close in July 2025 that maintaining the combined Intelsat-SES fleet of 95 geostationary-orbit satellites would not be necessary. The two satellites are the IS-41 and IS-44 satellites contracted with manufacturer Thales Alenia Space in January 2022 and scheduled to provide . . .

Space Intel Report

May

12th

2026

10:27

Financial Results, B2B Tag

SES Posts Strong Q1 2026 Performance, Reaffirms Full

SES S.A. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in its networks business. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook as it continues to integrate Intelsat. SES reported Q1 2026 revenue of EUR 847 million, an 80.5% year-on-year increase at constant exchange rates.

Telecom Review Asia

May

12th

2026

03:20

Financial Results

SES posts 80% revenue jump as aviation connectivity drives Q1 growth

The results, reported on May 12, came in line with market expectations. SES signed €306 million in new business and contract renewals during the quarter and reiterated its full-year guidance. The company attributed the headline growth rate in part to the consolidation of Intelsat, which SES acquired in July 2025, creating a combined operator with a fleet of around 120 satellites across geostationary and medium earth orbits and a contract backlog now exceeding €7.9 billion.

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May

12th

2026

02:43

Financial Results, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

SES Achieves 80% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026 Following Intelsat Integration and Aviation Expansion

Key Highlights Q1 2026 revenue reached €847 million for SES, representing an 80% increase compared to the prior year at constant currency rates First quarterly report incorporating Intelsat figures after completing acquisition in July 2025

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May

12th

2026

02:08

Capital Investment, Financial Results, B2B Tag

SES shares touch 2026 high after satellite firm reiterates full-year outlook

Investing.com -- Shares in SES S.A. rose to over 6% on Tuesday, their highest in 2026, after the Luxembourg-based satellite operator reported first-quarter revenue of €847 million and reiterated its full-year financial outlook, the first quarterly results with Intelsat fully consolidated following the July 2025 acquisition.

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May

7th

2026

17:04

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Space Shuttle Endeavour Launches From NASA's Kennedy Space Center May 7, 1992

By Space Coast Daily // May 7, 2026 Your No. 1 Source for NASA & Space News BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The INTELSAT VI (F-3) satellite, stranded in an unusable orbit since its launch aboard a Titan vehicle in March 1990, was captured by crew members during an EVA and equipped with a new perigee kick motor.

Space Coast Daily

Apr

20th

2026

05:16

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Leading Companies Enhancing Their Presence in the Healthcare Satellite Connectivity Market

The healthcare satellite connectivity market is on the brink of significant expansion, driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for reliable communication in healthcare settings. As digital health grows and remote services become more prevalent, satellite connectivity is becoming a critical enabler for delivering timely medical care, especially in underserved areas.

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Intelsat's customers primarily consist of telecoms, armed Forces and defense and Space Manufacturing companies. Examples of Intelsat's customers include Orange Group, United States Air Force and US Army. Intelsat has commercial and technical partners like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and United Nations. Examples of Intelsat's suppliers include Thales Alenia Space, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Maxar Technologies.

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