Falcon 9 Block 5
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Inmarsat-7 is the seventh generation of satellites for the London-based global mobile satellite communications operator Inmarsat. The three satellites of the series - GX-7, 8 & 9 - will have an improved fully reconfigurable Ka-band payload for Inmarsat's Global Xpress services. They are optimized for real-time mobility and feature thousands of dynamically-formed beams that direct capacity with laser-like precision over high-demand areas, to provide HTS (High Throughput) broadband connectivity for the mobility market. The satellites will be based on Airbus’ new standard and fully reconfigurable satellite product line OneSat. Fully reconfigurable and featuring on board processing and active antennas, the three Ka-band spacecraft will be able to adjust their coverage, capacity and frequency.
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission type
Communications
Payload
Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)
Launch complex
Unknown Pad · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch date
December 30, 2026
Launch window
Instantaneous window
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
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