Galaxy 13’s C-band footprint. Photo: Intelsat

[Via Satellite 09-06-2016] Encompass Digital Media has expanded its use of Intelsat’s Galaxy satellite fleet and video neighborhoods to deliver High Definition (HD) and 4K Ultra High Definition (4K Ultra-HD) content to 64 million households across North America. Under the new multi-year agreement, Encompass will employ satellite solutions from Galaxy 13, located at 127 degrees west to host four of NASA TV’s HD channels as well as its 4K Ultra-HD distribution channel.

Intelsat’s Galaxy fleet provides distribution services for Tier 1 cable programming, multicultural and specialty programming, full-time broadcast distribution and occasional use contribution and premier regional and league sports programming. Galaxy 13 is Intelsat’s North America’s HD hot spot, hosting approximately 80 HD channels, and is now also building up a 4K Ultra-HD community.