Intelsat

or INTELSAT

[ in-tel-sat, in-tel- ]

noun

1. a global communications satellite network under international control.
2. a communications satellite launched by this organization.

Intelsat

/ ˈɪntɛlˌsæt /

noun

1. any of the series of communications satellites operated by the International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium

Word History and Origins

Origin of Intelsat¹

1965–70; In(ternational) Tel(ecommunications) Sat(ellite Organization)

Example Sentences

The satellite's operator, Intelsat, has confirmed the "total loss" of iS-33e, which has affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.

From BBC

Intelsat also says it has taken steps to complete "a comprehensive analysis" of the incident.

From BBC

"We are coordinating with the satellite manufacturer, Boeing, and government agencies to analyse data and observations," Intelsat said.

From BBC

Boeing did not comment directly on the incident, referring BBC News to Intelsat's statements.

From BBC

In 2014, Russia launched an Olymp-K satellite and maneuvered it within 7 miles of two Intelsat communications satellites.

From Slate