Intelsat offers hosted payload opportunities on various commercial satellites for applications including satcoms, Earth Observation, space situational awareness (SSA), and more. Intelsat aims to offer a rapid timeline, from concept to launch, in every rideshare mission.

Intelsat leverages its deep expertise in space mission development, established facilities, resources, and processes, and regular satellite launch opportunities, to offer a hosted payload solution that can cut mission costs and speed up timelines.

Shared operations are available, with varing levels of payload command and control, via Intelsat TT&C ground facilities or from a government facility using an encrypted link, are available.