Intelsat 901 / MEV1 mission

[FC GD]

Looks like it's official - earlier than we had thought also:
Latest PR

It is also official that the next mission is Intelsat 1002 at 1W
they have information here too ->> MEV-1: A look back at Intelsat's groundbreaking journey | Intelsat

"Intelsat intends to partner with Northrop Grumman again on a second Mission Extension Vehicle later this year, which will service a different Intelsat satellite, Intelsat 1002."

 

[william-1]

Already covered here Mev-2 to 1 west:-

Intelsat 901 / MEV1 mission

Footprints should be fairly similar. Switching date is currently unknown - it will depend on how well the tow back down to geostationary orbit goes. Extensive testing will have to take place to prove the combined MEV1/I901 stack is structually stable before any movement can be contemplated...

www.satellites.co.uk

 

[william-1]

New thread for MEV-2 here:-

https://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/mev2-mission-with-intelsat-10-02.177076/https://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/mev2-mission-with-intelsat-10-02.177076/

 

[jeallen01]

New thread for MEV-2 here:-

https://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/mev2-mission-with-intelsat-10-02.177076/https://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/mev2-mission-with-intelsat-10-02.177076/

That link is not working - at least for me.

 

[Nobb66]

Not working for me either.

 

[Channel Hopper]

William doubled up the thread link text.

MEV2 mission (with Intelsat 10-02??)

MEV2 is scheduled to be launched later this year. Its target satellite hasnt been officially released yet but Ive found a reference that it may well be Intelsat 10-02 at 1W which is coming up to the end of its station keeping fuel

www.satellites.co.uk

 

[william-1]

Airbus impressed by Northrop Grumman, but remains undecided on satellite servicing - SpaceNews.com

 

[solly]

the mev 1 will be 27.5 w

 

[solly]

mev 2 will be on 1 w

 

[John777]

This info was from a good source

On 6 April these two satellites exchanged.
I am waiting for new maps for the IS-901 from Intelsat.

maps are still not published.

 

[hvdh]

According today's info at FCC, soon IS-907 will move aside a bit, from 27.5°W to 27.6°W.
I think since this month, the satellite also is allowed to become inclined.

 

[RogerBlack]

For the moment let me take the laughingstock role and report this...
NO SIGNAL at all in Northern Greece on 1.30m and probably even 4.0m

Are there any other reports from Greece further south? Is there anyone receiving this satellite?

 

[Dušan Šmigic]

Are there any other reports from Greece further south? Is there anyone receiving this satellite?

Belgrade, Gibertini 150cm 8.25 - 8.5 dB stabile signal
11495 BBC

 

[John777]

Intelsat 907
looks like it is moving from 27west now ?

 

[Analoguesat]

32.5W & moving

Real time satellite tracking for: INTELSAT 907

Track satellite(s) INTELSAT 907 and see where are they located now. Check when there will be the next pass over your location

www.n2yo.com

 

[Analoguesat]

I907 is way out at 76W. Junked?

 

[hvdh]

I907 is way out at 76W. Junked?

IS-907 is at graveyard altitude, but it may also be a fast drift for redeployment!
@Feedsat_DXer thought a while ago, IS-907 could be redeployed over the Pacific.
Intelsat ephemeris page is still updating IS-907, mentioning the 27.6°W location but that may change.

 

[hvdh]

Finally, new footprints for IS-901 at 27.5°W

Satellite Coverage Maps | Intelsat

Explore Intelsat's specific satellite coverage with our interactive map featuring clickable regions for detailed information.

www.intelsat.com

 

[MCelliotG]

So, I sketched the old footprint exactly as it covered the continent and moved it above the UK centering the spot there. Perhaps this is quite indicative of the current situation. This footprint is even tighter than 907's!
View attachment 129407

Damn, I was "spot" on!!!! lol

 

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