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Inmarsat-3F4

Also known as Inmarsat 3 F4, I3F4, AOR-W

deorbited

Identification

Position54° W (98.1° W)
NORAD / COSPAR24819 / 1997-027A
OperatorInmarsat plc
OrbitGEO
Call signINMARF4/S2783

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelLM-700A
Mass2079 kg
Dry mass870 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 44L

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 to Atlantic Ocean region-West

Lifetime
03 Jun 1997Launched
13 yrDesign life
29.2 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Jun 2010End of life
Satellite is deorbited