Falcon 9 Block 5 | Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)
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.
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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Mission Profile
Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7) is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flies on first stage Unknown F9.