Horizons Satellite LLC
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Horizons Satellite LLC is a joint venture between Intelsat
and JSAT. The company was originally formed in 2005, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding
between JSAT and PanAmSat
Arianespace
launched the Horizons-2
satellite at 21:41 GMT on 21 December 2007.
Intelsat
Intelsat, Ltd. is a communications satellite services provider.Originally formed as International Telecommunications Satellite Organization , it was—from 1964 to 2001—an intergovernmental consortium owning and managing a constellation of communications satellites providing international broadcast...
and JSAT. The company was originally formed in 2005, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
between JSAT and PanAmSat
PanAmSat
The former PanAmSat Corporation founded in 1984 by Reynold Anselmo, was a satellite service provider headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. It operated a fleet of communications satellites used by the entertainment industry, news agencies, internet service providers, government agencies, and...
Arianespace
Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a French company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane 5 rocket launcher as part of the Ariane programme....
launched the Horizons-2
Horizons-2
Horizons-2 is a communications satellite owned by Horizons Satellite LLC, a joint venture between JSAT and Intelsat. Its orbital slot is located at 74° west longitude.- Launch :...
satellite at 21:41 GMT on 21 December 2007.