Inmarsat’s most recent and also most effective geostationary satellite to day has actually become part of industrial solution, the firm revealed today.

Inmarsat stated that the intro of its GX5 satellite will certainly give extra capability to Europe and also the Middle East on the firm’s industry-leading Fleet Xpress (GX) Ka- band high-speed satellite broadband solution created for the maritime market.

The GX5 ends up being Inmarsat’s fourtheenth satellite in solution and also the 5th in the GX fleet. Launched in November 2019, it can provide roughly double the integrated capability of the whole existing GX satellites.

Inmarsat’s innovation roadmap will certainly see an extra 7 launches by 2024, consisting of 5 in geostationary orbit and also 2 in very elliptical exerciser orbit, supplying industrial mobile broadband solution in the readily and also purposefully important Arctic area.

Early following year, Inmarsat will certainly commemorate the 5th wedding anniversary of its GX solution, the very first and also presently just internationally readily available high-speed mobile broadband network provided by a solitary driver. With 10s of hundreds of energetic individuals throughout the aeronautics, maritime, business and also federal government industries, the firm defines the GX network as one of the most effective solution launch in its background.

“As the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, we have an ambitious vision for the future and we are progressing the most innovative technology development programme in our history to achieve this,” stated Rupert Pearce, Chief Executive Officer ofInmarsat “During these recent unprecedented circumstances, we have supported our partners and customers with the speed and agility for which Inmarsat has become known globally. We are in this for the long haul, with customer and partner trust based on four-decades of meeting our commitments and a bright future ahead, guided by our technology roadmap. Entry into service of GX5 is the first of several exciting steps ahead for us on that journey.”

Looking in advance, the firm has prepare for releasing its 2 6th generation satellites, called the I-6s, prior to relocating onto GX7, 8 and also 9, plus 2 extra Arctic hauls to additional contribute to the GX network.

“Inmarsat is investing more than ever before to deliver global, highly differentiated technology platforms on which partners & customers can securely invest & innovate for growth,” stated Peter Hadinger, Chief Technology Officer ofInmarsat