International Launch Services (ILS) and
Intelsat S.A., have signed a contract for two firm ILS
Proton launch missions.
“Intelsat enjoyed another steady year in 2012, which
included five successful satellite launches and the
completion of the world’s first global broadband
mobility platform, which will enable increased bandwidth
to support our customers’ growth plans. We look forward
to building on our momentum, as we select ILS for two
future satellite launches, enabling us to reach even
further into developing regions to meet the growing
demand for highly efficient and reliable connectivity,”
said Intelsat EVP and Chief Technology Officer Thierry
Guillemin.
“ILS is honored to be selected by Intelsat for these
future missions. We are pleased to have Intelsat’s
confidence and commitment to support their plans for
growth and expansion of their business,” said ILS
President Phil Slack.
ILS recently conducted its successful ILS Proton
return to flight mission on March 27 from the Baikonur
Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the Satmex 8 satellite
for Satélites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (Satmex) of Mexico
City, Mexico.
