// GEO · WEST

55.5°W

PanAmSat (Intelsat S.A.)

$220M+

estimated value

Satellites

First launch

Latest launch

Low

Congestion

South American backbone position. C-band serves oil and gas platforms off the Brazilian coast, maritime operations across the South Atlantic, and enterprise networks spanning the continent. No fiber alternative exists for most of its coverage footprint.

ActiveC-bandKu-bandSouth AmericaCaribbean

Co-located satellites (2)

Satellite	Operator	Purpose	Launched
Galaxy-11	PanAmSat (Intelsat S.A.)	Communications	99
Intelsat 34	Intelsat S.A.	Communications	15

FCC Authorizations (2)

Satellite	Licensee	Service	Administration	Call Sign
INTELSAT 34 3700-4200 MHz (s-E) · 5925-6425 MHz (E-s) · 11.45-12.2 GHz (s-E)	Intelsat License LLC	FSS	U.S.A.	S2915
INMARSAT 5F2 17.7-20.2 GHz (s-E) · 27.5-30 (E-s)	Inmarsat Inc.	FSS	United Kingdom	E120072

Nearby positions

55.49°W0.0° away →55°W0.5° away →58°W2.5° away →53°W2.5° 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.