Today 7-11, the world will witness one of the largest and strongest satellites launched into the air. This satellite, named Inmarsat-4 F2, is produced by the UK, the second of three satellites built to strengthen the global information system.
Inmarsat-4 F2 is launched from an airport on the sea near Christmas Island, at the equator area and will be put into orbit by the Zenit-3SL boosters. Inmarsat-4 F2 should have been released on Saturday, November 5, but people had to be postponed for 48 hours to check the technical issues for the last time.
Inmarsat-4 F2 will enhance and expand the communications system throughout the South American region, part of North America, the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Pacific. Known in March, this first-class satellite was launched in Cape Canaveral and its mission is to cover most of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Both satellites will " work " for global broadband network BGan. Their operation will allow users to set up virtual offices anywhere in the world thanks to the high-speed broadband connection and new 3G phone technology.
The two guards, each weighing 6 tons and the size of a bus in London , will carry out their duties for the next 15 years.
( BBC News )
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Today 7-11, the world will witness one of the largest and strongest satellites launched into the air. This satellite, named Inmarsat-4 F2, is produced by the UK, the second of three satellites built to strengthen the global information system.
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