The Journal of Space Commerce

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I-6 F2 Satellite Readied for Shipment to Florida

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Tom Patton
Jan 18, 2023
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Airbus Defense and Space will deliver the Inmarsat I-6 F2 satellite to its Cape Canaveral, FL launch site via a series of ‘stepping stones’ across the Atlantic using Airbus’ A300-600ST (Super Transporter). The aircraft is better known as Beluga, thanks to its striking similarity with the species of whale.

"Building, testing, and launching a satellite is …

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