Hughes Seeks to Re-Flag Jupiter 2 as Launch Planned for December

With its Jupiter 2 satellite scheduled to launch in December, Hughes Network Systems is seeking permission to operate it at 97.1 degrees west. In an FCC International Bureau filing Friday, Hughes said the Ka-band satellite -- which will provide broadband services -- already is authorized by Papua New Guinea for launch and for operation at 97.1 degrees west and authorized for U.S. market access, but the company wants to relicense Jupiter 2 as a U.S.-flagged satellite.