Maxar Technologies MAX MAXProvider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, accurate geospatial information, today announced that the Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32, built for Intelsat, are operating as expected after launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
These two geostationary satellites will allow Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leader in inflight connectivity, to offer its services under the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plan, parts of the C – Band spectrum for 5G terrestrial wireless services. Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 are the first of five satellites Intelsat has commissioned Maxar to build for the C-band transition. All five satellites will be based on the proven Maxar Class 1300 platformthat offers the flexibility and performance required for a wide range of customer missions.
Shortly after launch today, both satellites deployed their solar panels and began receiving and transmitting signals. Next, Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 will begin firing thrusters to complete their voyages to final geostationary orbit.
“Today’s launch of the Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 marks another milestone in the decade-long relationship between Maxar and Intelsat,” said Chris Johnson, Maxar’s senior vice president and general manager of space. “Our team will begin the first in-orbit test and Intelsat will begin commissioning this…
