Intelsat reports anomaly on Intelsat 802 satellite.(ACROSS THE REGION)(Intelsat Ltd.) From: Africa & The Middle East Telecom | Date: November 1, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Information Gatekeepers, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Intelsat Ltd. announced that its IS-802 satellite, located at 33 degrees E, experienced a sudden and unexpected anomaly on September 21, 2006, at approximately 8:27 p.m. E.T.

The Intelsat satellite control center is communicating with the satellite and the satellite is under control and accepting commands. Intelsat is in the process of making alternative capacity available to its IS-802 customers, in accordance with existing contingency plans.

The satellite, l...