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Inmarsat-6 F1

Also known as Inmarsat GX 6A, I6-F1, GX6A

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Identification

Position84° E (83.7° E)
NORAD / COSPAR50319 / 2021-128A
OperatorInmarsat plc
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
ModelEurostar-3000EOR
Mass5470 kg

Launch

Launch siteTanegashima Space Center
Launch vehicleH-IIA

Comment

Hybrid L-band and Ka-band payloads. 20 Ka-band spot beams that can be directed to deliver additional capacity in key demand and growth areas. The L-band beams are widely reconfigurable with up to 199 individual small beams over the Earth’s surface, a fewer number of larger beams, and a global beam. It will provide coverage over the Indian Ocean and will be supported by two ground network stations in Western Australia.

Lifetime
22 Dec 2021Launched
15 yrDesign life
4.6 yrElapsed
10.4 yrRemaining
Dec 2036End of life
Within design lifetime
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