Intelsat Asks To Relocate Intelsat 16 Permanently

As Intelsat 16's drift to 58.1 degrees west is underway (see 1601280010), Intelsat is asking for FCC International Bureau approval for the satellite to operate there permanently. In an IB filing Monday, Intelsat said Intelsat 16 would colocate nominally with Intelsat 21, though it would include the 10700-11450 MHz, 12750-13250 MHz and 13750-14000 MHz bands not used by Intelsat 21.