First Life-Extension Mission Completed by Intelsat

MEV-1 Added Five Years to IS-901 Satellite

Apr 17, 2025

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The life-extension mission that added five years of valuable service to the Intelsat 901 (IS-901) satellite has been completed by the company, making Intelsat the first and only satellite operator to complete such a mission.

"The MEV mission proved that in-orbit servicing enhances satellite sustainability and efficiency in space."
Jean-Luc Froeliger, In…

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