Intelsat

American

[in-tel-sat, in-tel-] / ɪnˈtɛlˌsæt, ˈɪn tɛl- /

Or INTELSAT

noun

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

Intelsat British

/ ˈɪntɛlˌsæt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Intelsat

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

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

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2024

The Intelsat satellites are used for secure military communications, an indication the Russians may be attempting to steal signals intelligence from the systems.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Two TV and radio broadcast satellites from the company Intelsat were mounted atop the rocket.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Satellite model is placed on Intelsat logo in this picture illustration taken April 4, 2022.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2022

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