// GEO · WEST

124.9°W

Intelsat S.A.

$105M+

estimated value

Satellites

First launch

Latest launch

Moderate

Congestion

Western North America and Pacific content distribution. Carries cable TV network distribution and enterprise VSAT across the western US, British Columbia, and Alaska. Pacific reach supports maritime connectivity for fishing fleets and cruise lines operating the Alaska corridor.

ActiveKu-bandNorth AmericaPacific

Co-located satellites (4)

Satellite	Operator	Purpose	Launched
Galaxy-30	Intelsat S.A.	Communications	20
Galaxy-14	PanAmSat (Intelsat S.A.)	Communications	5
AMC-21 (Americom 21) AMC-21	SES S.A.	Communications	8
Wideband Global Satcom 4 (WGS-4, USA 233) USA 233	Military Satellite Communications - US Air Force	Communications	12

FCC Authorizations (2)

Satellite	Licensee	Service	Administration	Call Sign
GALAXY 30 1166.45-1186.45 MHz (s-E) · 1565.42-1585.42 MHz (s-E) · 3700-4200 MHz (s-E)	Intelsat License LLC	FSS / RNSS	U.S.A.	S3016
AMC-21 11.7-12.2 GHz (s-E) · 14-14.5 GHz (E-s)	SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited	FSS	Gibraltar	S2676

Nearby positions

124.86°W0.0° away →124.96°W0.1° away →124.5°W0.4° away →

Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.