Awesome coverage, thank you!Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere. I saw in NSF's article that Inmarsat had originally contracted to have their satellite launched by a Falcon 9, then contemplated switching to a Proton rocket, before settling on Ariane.How is this possible? Isn't every satellite custom-built to integrate with the rocket on which it launches? Wouldn't they have had to redesign and move attach points, at minimum, for every switch?
Jul 01, 2017The second orbit raising operation of GSAT-17 Satellite has been successfully carried out by LAM Engine firing for 2896 sec from 11:03 hr IST on July 01, 2017.Orbit Determination results from this LAM firing are: - Apogee X perigee height was changed to 35812 km X 30314 km. - Inclination is 0.13 deg. - Orbital period is 21hr 39 min.
Jul 02, 2017The third and final orbit raising operation of GSAT-17 Satellite has been successfully carried out by LAM Engine firing for 492 sec from 08:51 hr IST on July 02, 2017.Orbit Determination results from this LAM firing are: - Apogee X perigee height was changed to 35813 km X 35447 km. - Inclination is 0.088 deg. - Orbital period is 23hr 48 min.
Jul 02, 2017Deployment of both the Solar arrays and two antenna reflectors have been successfully completed by 16:15 hrs IST.
Inmarsat Verified account @InmarsatGlobal 10m10 minutes agoOur #EANsat has successfully reached GEO orbit & deployed its solar arrays & reflectors! 🛰️ Our #EuropeanAviationNetwork is coming!