Intelsat To Provide LEOP Services for MexSat-G2 That Launches Oct. 2

September 23, 2015 |Satellite

Intelsat sought FCC International Bureau permission to provide MexSat-G2 launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) services. The satellite is scheduled to go up Oct. 2, and LEOP is expected to last 10 days, Intelsat said in its IB application filed Monday. The company said it plans to use its Castle Rock, Colorado, Ku-band earth station for LEOP operations.