Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)

Falcon 9 Block 5 · SpaceX

NET December 2026

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.

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Launch site
Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Vehicle
Falcon 9 Block 5
Provider
SpaceX
Orbit
GTO
Payload
Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)
Status
To Be Determined
Vehicle height
70 m
Liftoff thrust
7,607 kN
Vehicle type flights
632
Vehicle type success rate
99.8%

What changed

  1. FEB 4 · 11:37 AM UTC
    NET Q4 2026.
    Launch Library note·Source

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