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Inmarsat-3F5

Also known as Inmarsat 3F5, I3F5, IND-W

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
25153 / 1998-006B
Call sign
S2949, INMARF5,
Operator
ViaSat Inc

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
54° W (54.3° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Model
LM-700A
Mass
1980 kg
Dry mass
870 kg

Launch

Launch date
04 Feb 1998
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Design life
13 yr

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. Limited services on a single spot beam, back-up and leased capacity