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Inmarsat-3F5

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

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Identification

Position54° W (53.7° W)
NORAD / COSPAR25153 / 1998-006B
OperatorInmarsat plc
OrbitGEO
Call signS2949, INMARF5,

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelLM-700A
Mass1980 kg
Dry mass870 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 44LP

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

Lifetime
04 Feb 1998Launched
13 yrDesign life
28.5 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Feb 2011End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 15.5 years
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