2017-025 Success

Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4

May 15, 2017, 11:21 PM UTC

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Launch Overview

Vehicle

Falcon 9

Agency

SpaceX

Site / Pad

KSC / LC39A

Outcome

Success

Flight

035/B1034 F035

COSPAR Designator

2017-025

Mission

Inmarsat-5 F4 (Communications)

Inmarsat-5 F4 is the next addition to the fifth generation of Inmarsat satellites. Inmarsat-5 satellites each carry 89 Ka-band beams and deliver high-speed mobile broadband communications for deep sea vessels, in-flight connectivity for airline passengers, streaming high-resolution video, voice and date to the enterprise sector, and secure solutions for government customers. The satellite weighs 6100 kg at launch and has an operational lifetime of 15 years.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Provider

SpaceX

Agency launches

40 (6 YTD)

Site launches

158 (5 YTD)

Pad launches

101 (5 YTD)

Payloads (1)

Piece Name Owner State Track
2017-025A Inmarsat 5F4 INMRL UK Track