Falcon 9 · Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)
Exact time not announced yet · Unknown Pad, CCSFS
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Where to watch this one
| SPOT | VIEW | LOOK | PEAK HEIGHT | TO PAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetty Park | Time TBD | east | 47° | 5 mi |
| Space View Park | Time TBD | east-southeast | 32° | 20 mi |
| Playalinda Beach | Time TBD | east-southeast | 38° | 15 mi |
| Cocoa Beach Pier | Time TBD | east | 44° | 7 mi |
| Melbourne Beach | Time TBD | northeast | 38° | 27 mi |
Estimates use a typical ascent profile and the time of day, not the official trajectory. Clouds, haze and trees will change what you see.
The mission
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.
Launch provider: SpaceX
Status from Launch Library 2, provider update 253 days ago; our copy refreshed 2 hr ago.