
Intelsat 41 [Thales Alenia Space]
Intelsat 41 and 44 are fully reconfigurable multiband telecommunications satellites owned by Intelsat.
Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44 will be based on the Space-Inspire (INstant SPace In-orbit REconfiguration) innovative product line allowing seamless telecommunications mission and services reconfiguration, instant in-orbit adjustment to broadband connectivity demand, and superior video broadcasting performance while maximizing the effective use of the satellite resources.
The satellites were cancelled in May 2026.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Intelsat |
| Contractors: | Thales Alenia Space |
| Equipment: | reconfigurable multiband payload |
| Configuration: | Space-Inspire |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | 4000 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelsat 41 | - | cancelled | Ko ELA-4 | Ariane-64 | with Intelsat 44 | |
| Intelsat 44 | - | cancelled | Ko ELA-4 | Ariane-64 | with Intelsat 41 |
