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Inmarsat-3F1

Also known as Inmarsat 3 F1, I3F1, IOR

retired

Identification

Position64° E (147.9° W)
NORAD / COSPAR23839 / 1996-020A
OperatorInmarsat plc
OrbitGEO
Call signINMARF1

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelLM-700A
Mass2068 kg
Dry mass827 kg

Launch

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicleAtlas 2A (Atlas IIA)

Beacons

3945–3955

Comment

22 (+11) L-band transponders (22W Power amplifiers), C-band uplink. 7 Wide Spots and 1 Global Beam to provide broadcasting, business services and mobile communications over Indian Ocean region

Lifetime
03 Apr 1996Launched
13 yrDesign life
30.3 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Apr 2009End of life
Satellite is retired