Intelsat

https://www.intelsat.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelsat/

Intelsat, also known as Intelsat S.A., is Publicly Owned and headquartered in Luxembourg. Founded in 1964, the company employs approximately 2,190 individuals and reported $2.0B in revenue as of 2024. It operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. A subsidiary of SES Satellites, Intelsat also lists Gogo as a subsidiary. The company specializes in enterprise connectivity services, operating a large satellite fleet and other connectivity infrastructure.

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Founded

1964

Headcount

1,774

Headquarters

Luxembourg

Primary Segment

Enterprise connectivity services

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Publicly Owned

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News Summary:

On June 8, 2026, the U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to Intelsat and Viasat for the first two operational satellites under its Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) program, aimed at developing a jam-resistant satellite communications fleet. Previously, on May 26, 2026, the satellite communications and broadcasting industry mourned the passing of Gaurav Kharod, Intelsat’s Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific (APAC). Earlier the same day, SES cancelled the IS-41 and IS-44 geostationary (GEO) satellites. Intelsat, which SES acquired last year, had originally ordered these crafts in 2022 as part of its post-bankruptcy growth plan, intending them to serve EMEA and Asia.

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Intelsat offers 9 products in the connectivity and cloud and media tech 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 66% of Intelsat's revenue.

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Jun

11th

2026

01:00

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

U.S. Space Force Advances On Protected Tactical SATCOM

On 8th June, the U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to Viasat and Intelsat for the first two operational satellites in the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) program. The goal of PTS-G is to build a jam-resistant satellite communications fleet.

Orbitaltoday

Jun

9th

2026

15:47

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Space Force contracts Viasat, Intelsat for first of new anti-jam communication sats

WASHINGTON ― The Space Force today announced contracts to Viasat and Intelsat for production of the first two operational satellites under its “Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G)” program aimed at developing a jam-resistant satellite communications fleet.

Breaking Defense

Jun

2nd

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Broadcasting at a crossroads: Regulation, cord-cutting, and FAST TV battle

Two distinct but deeply connected battles are reshaping India’s television industry this week: one fought in regulatory submissions to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the other playing out quietly in subscriber data showing pay TV’s structural erosion accelerating.

Broadcast & CableSat

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.

Adgully

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.

DCD

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.

SpaceWatch Africa

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.

Capacityglobal

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

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