Inmarsat-3 F4
| Operator | Inmarsat |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | AS-4000 |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-Martin |
| Launch mass | 2,068 kilograms (4,559 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 4 June 1997 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Longitude | 54° West |
Inmarsat-3 F4 is a communications satellite operated by the British satellite operator Inmarsat. It was launched into a geosynchronous orbit on 4 June 1997. It is currently located at 54° West longitude, providing coverage of the Americas.[1]
Inmarsat-3 F4 was constructed by Lockheed-Martin, using an AS-4000 bus. It has a mass of 2,068 kilograms, and is expected to operate for 13 years.[2]
In the United States, Inmarsat ground stations are licensed to operate at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz. The 1544-1545 MHz and 1645.5-1646.5 MHz bands are reserved for safety and distress communications.[1]
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- Our Satellites - Inmarsat
- http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/q4/nr_051108s.html
- http://www.as.northropgrumman.com/products/aa_inmarsat/index.html
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