Intelsat plans to order 17 communication satellites between 2004 and 2009, 11 to replace older 700 and 800 series satellites, while six will introduce dedicated broadband communications services. Meanwhile, the Intelsat APR-3 satellite, due to be launched by a Chinese Long March 3B in 2002, may be switched to an Ariane booster, as it has yet to receive a US export licence.
Source: Flight International