Intelsat

American  

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

Or INTELSAT

noun

1. a global communications satellite network under international control.

2. a communications satellite launched by this organization.

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Intelsat British  

/ ˈɪntɛlˌsæt /

noun

1. 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

"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 satellite operators Intelsat and SES have reportedly ended talks to combine in a $10 billion deal.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

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

Among its larger recent cases, Kirkland earned $83 million in legal fees and reimbursements for its work in the long-running bankruptcy of satellite services provider Intelsat, billing more than 87,000 hours, court filings show.

From Reuters • Dec. 2, 2022