PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 DA No. 09-2538 Friday December 4, 2009SAT-00652 Report No. Actions Taken POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION The Commission, by its International Bureau, took the following actions pursuant to delegated authority. The effective date of these actions is the release date of this Notice, except where an effective date is specified. S2789SAT-AMD-20090528-00059 E Effective Date: 11/25/2009Grant of Authority Amendment Intelsat North America LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service For a full description of the action taken, see IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20090410-0043. S2789SAT-LOA-20090410-00043 E Effective Date: 11/25/2009Grant of Authority Launch and Operating Authority Intelsat North America LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service On November 25, 2009, the Satellite Division granted, subject to conditions, the application of Intelsat North America LLC, as amended by IBFS File No. SAT-AMD-20090528-00059, to launch and operate the Intelsat 15 space station at the 85.15º E.L. orbital location using the 14.00-14.50 GHz (Earth-to-space), 13.75-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.95-11.20 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.45-11.70 GHz (space-to-Earth), and 12.5-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency bands to provide Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS). In addition, the Satellite Division found that Intelsat North America has satisfied the first three milestones (execute a binding non-contingent contract for construction, complete the critical design review, and commence construction) required for a geostationary satellite. The milestone and bond requirements were adjusted accordingly. S2653SAT-STA-20090821-00092 E Effective Date: 12/01/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority EchoStar Corporation Nature of Service: Direct Broadcast Satellite Service On December 1, 2009, the Satellite Division granted, subject to conditions, special temporary authority to EchoStar Corporation to operate its EchoStar 12 Direct Broadcast Satellite Service satellite over Channels 23 and 24 at the 61.5º W.L. orbital location for a period of 180 days, from September 28, 2009 to March 27, 2010. Page 1 of 3 SAT-STA-20090910-00096 E Effective Date: 12/01/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Sirius XM Radio Inc. On December 1, 2009, the Satellite Division granted, subject to conditions, special temporary authority to Sirius XM Radio Inc. for a period of 180 days, commencing on September 13, 2009, to continue to operate two types of indoor terrestrial repeaters with an effective isotropically radiated power (EIRP) of (1) up to 10 watts and (2) up to 0.0001 watts, respectively, at trade shows and other indoor locations. Sirius XM will operate these repeaters using the 2320-2345 MHz frequency band, which is assigned for Sirius XM's exclusive use to provide Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS). S2789SAT-STA-20091014-00110 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Intelsat North America LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service On December 3, 2009, the Satellite Division granted, subject to conditions, special temporary authority to Intelsat North America LLC for a period of 30 days, commencing December 7, 2009, to conduct in-orbit testing (IOT) of the Intelsat-15 space station at the 63.15º E.L. orbital location and to drift Intelsat-15 from 63.15º E.L. to its assigned orbital location of 85.15 º E.L. after completion of IOT operations. Intelsat North America is authorized to use the 13.75-14.00 GHz (Earth-to-space), 14.00-14.50 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.95-11.20 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.45-11.70 GHz (space-to-Earth), and 12.5-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency bands for these operations. SAT-STA-20091201-00134 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Intelsat North America LLC On December 3, 2009, the Satellite Division granted the request of Intelsat North America LLC for special temporary authority to continue operating the Intelsat 706 space station at the 54.85° E.L. orbital location through January 4, 2010. Operations pursuant to this authorization shall be in accordance with conditions imposed as part of Intelsat 706's authorization to operate at this orbital location granted on March 20, 2009. See IBFS File No. SAT-MOD-20081124-00218 (grant stamp, dated March 20, 2009). S2156SAT-STA-20091202-00135 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority SES Americom, Inc. On December 3, 2009, the Satellite Division granted special temporary authority to SES Americom, Inc., for a period of seven days, to permit the AMC-5 satellite to drift outside its assigned station-keeping box of 78.95° W.L. +/- 0.05° for brief periods to enable thermal fuel gauging measurements to be taken for end-of-life planning purposes. Specifically, SES Americom, Inc. is granted authority to drift AMC-5 up to 0.0045° beyond the eastern (78.90° W.L.) edge of its assigned box for limited periods, as set forth in its application. S2751SAT-T/C-20091125-00125 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009 TO: No. of Station(s) listed: 1 Intelsat Global, Ltd. (Bermuda) Grant of Authority FROM: Current Licensee: Intelsat Global, S.A. (Luxembourg) Intelsat New Dawn Company, Ltd. Transfer of Control Intelsat New Dawn Company, Ltd. Page 2 of 3 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. S2423SAT-T/C-20091125-00126 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009 TO: No. of Station(s) listed: 1 Intelsat Global, Ltd. (Bermuda) Grant of Authority FROM: Current Licensee: Intelsat Global, S.A. (Luxembourg) PanAmSat H-2 Licensee Corp. Transfer of Control PanAmSat H-2 Licensee Corp. SAT-T/C-20091125-00127 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009 TO: No. of Station(s) listed: 21 Intelsat Global, Ltd. (Bermuda) Grant of Authority FROM: Current Licensee: Intelsat Global, S.A. (Luxembourg) PanAmSat Licensee Corp. Transfer of Control PanAmSat Licensee Corp. S2154SAT-T/C-20091125-00128 E Effective Date: 12/03/2009 TO: No. of Station(s) listed: 25 Intelsat Global, Ltd. (Bermuda) Grant of Authority FROM: Current Licensee: Intelsat Global, S.A. (Luxembourg) Intelsat North America LLC Transfer of Control Intelsat North America LLC Page 3 of 3