Inmarsat Contracts for Atlas V Launch

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Inmarsat Contracts for Atlas V Launch

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Inmarsat Ventures plc, London, signed a contract with International Launch Services (ILS) for the launch of at least one Inmarsat I-4 series satellites, during 2003 or 2004, using an Atlas V rocket. The contract includes options for additional launches. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Atlas V is scheduled to make its first launch in May 2002. Inmarsat becomes the sixth commercial customer to sign up for the Atlas V.

Inmarsat has ordered three 6000 kg (13,224 lbm) Astrium Eurostar 3000 model satellites for its Inmarsat I-4 series.

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July 25, 2001