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Inmarsat

GB
commercialFounded 1979
London, England, United Kingdom
www.viasat.com
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I-6 F2 is part of Inmarsat’s ORCHESTRA network initiative to upgrade the company’s global connectivity services.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

Inmarsat’s two I-6 satellites will provide communications coverage for more than 15 years from geostationary orbit at approximately 36,0 m above the Equator.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

I-6 F2 is a dual-payload satellite capable of transmitting signals in both Inmarsat’s L-band and Ka-band frequencies.

Mentioned as: inmarsatTechnical ProductJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

Inmarsat has agreed with Airbus Defence and Space to deliver the I-6 F2 satellite via a series of stepping stones across the Atlantic using Airbus’ A300-600ST Beluga aircraft.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

Airbus will deliver the second I-6 satellite to Inmarsat using the Airbus Beluga service, and the satellite will join its twin in orbit to provide global services.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

ORCHESTRA will integrate Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network and Global Xpress Ka-band network with terrestrial 0.005 kg and targeted low Earth orbit satellites to create a network of networks.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipJan 23, 2023Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite preparing for travel from France to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX launch

SouthPAN will host an SBAS payload on an Inmarsat geostationary Earth orbit communications satellite that rebroadcasts augmentation messages to user receivers.

Mentioned as: InmarsatTechnical ProductJan 22, 2023Lockheed Martin eyes international customers for GPS augmentation systems

Viasat and Inmarsat point to incoming competition from inflight connectivity providers seeking to deliver services from non‑geostationary orbit.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipJan 6, 2023Delta throws down the gauntlet with free Wi-Fi plan

Hiber planned to use spectrum it leases from Inmarsat to expand services to the Americas and provide services globally.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipNov 30, 2022Hiber demands Astrocast cash after failed acquisition

Vallianz Holdings is accelerating the digitization of their fleet of offshore support vessels (OSV) with connectivity services from Inmarsat.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2022Inmarsat’s maritime solutions to accelerate the digitization of Vallianz Holdings fleet

Vallianz’s contract with Inmarsat includes Fleet Mail for secure and stable email.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2022Inmarsat’s maritime solutions to accelerate the digitization of Vallianz Holdings fleet

Vallianz has signed up for Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) for network security.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2022Inmarsat’s maritime solutions to accelerate the digitization of Vallianz Holdings fleet

Vallianz's fleet will benefit from Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress, which supports various Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2022Inmarsat’s maritime solutions to accelerate the digitization of Vallianz Holdings fleet

Rocket Lab USA has been selected by Inmarsat Government to develop and manufacture an L-band radio in support of NASA’s Communications Services Project.

Mentioned as: Inmarsat GovernmentTechnical ProductNov 14, 2022Inmarsat Selects Rocket Lab to Develop L-band Radio for NASA's Communications Services Project

Rocket Lab’s Frontier-L radio is a transmitter designed to support Inmarsat Government demonstrations of TT&C applications enabled by Inmarsat’s ELERA worldwide L-band network, including Launch and Early Operations Phase, ubiquitous command and control, real-time tasking, and contingency operations for satellites in low Earth orbit.

Mentioned as: Inmarsat GovernmentTechnical ProductNov 14, 2022Inmarsat Selects Rocket Lab to Develop L-band Radio for NASA's Communications Services Project

Inmarsat Government has provided support to operational Blue Force Tracker units since 2017.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 8, 2022Inmarsat Government awarded million$$$ BPA contract from DISA for U.S. Army SATCOM

Viasat expects that the $2,000,000,000 sale of its tactical data communications business and the $7,000,000,000 acquisition of British satellite operator Inmarsat, both subject to regulatory approvals, will position the company for significant growth.

Mentioned as: InmarsatTechnical ProductNov 8, 2022ViaSat-3’s Falcon Heavy launch slips into early 2023

Under the awarded BPA, Inmarsat Government will provide L-band power and bandwidth leases to support operations of the BFT networks worldwide.

Mentioned as: Inmarsat GovernmentTechnical ProductNov 8, 2022Inmarsat Government awarded million$$$ BPA contract from DISA for U.S. Army SATCOM

Under the awarded BPA, Inmarsat Government will provide super high frequency satellite connectivity to support operations of the BFT networks worldwide.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralNov 8, 2022Inmarsat Government awarded million$$$ BPA contract from DISA for U.S. Army SATCOM

Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network is purpose-designed for mobility and provides continuous connectivity to on-the-move platforms on land, at sea, and in the air.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipNov 8, 2022Inmarsat Government awarded million$$$ BPA contract from DISA for U.S. Army SATCOM
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