Global broadband hopes for UK-built satellite launch
A global broadband network could take a step closer to reality if a UK-built satellite is successfully launched on Saturday. The Inmarsat-4 F2 is the second of three satellites which will support the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN).
The first satellite in the series was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on 12th March 2005. It covers most of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Inmarsat-4 F2 is due for launch from a floating platform in the Pacific Ocean between 14:19 and 14.48 GMT on 5th November. The satellite will be positioned in geostationary orbit over the Atlantic Ocean and will provide service coverage over South America, the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Pacific Ocean.
posted by Fergie @ 11/02/2005 06:48:00 AM
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