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During 2023 contractors were preparing to bid on the SkyNet
Enduring Capability programme, which is split into two contracts: the major one to deliver a constellation of up to three geostationary wideband satellite systems for launch from 2028-2030, and a smaller contract for a narrowband service for
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was launched at 22:05:09 UTC on 12 June 2008, from Centre
Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, in French Guiana, aboard an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. The launch had been delayed twice. Originally scheduled for 23 May 2008, more checks were carried out on the launch vehicle and the launch was rescheduled for 30
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In 2021, a one-year transition was expected to start from the Airbus PFI contract to the new
Service Delivery Wrap contract which will operate ground stations until a new generation of satellites under an Enduring Capability contract are launched from about 2028. This transition is expected to cost
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satellite planned for a 2025 launch, as a transition to a new architecture. As of 2017, the PFI project was viewed as unlikely to be extended, as PFI contracting was then seen as generally poor value for taxpayers, and it had depleted MoD of satellite expertise which made specifying its replacement
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Initially two Skynet 5 satellites were to be built, with insurance covering any launch loss; the MoD later decided to have a third satellite built in advance, and later still to have the third satellite launched to serve as an on-orbit spare, as well as an option to a fourth satellite, as a cheaper
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was launched at 21:49:07 UTC on 19 December 2012, from Centre
Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, in French Guiana, aboard an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. Skynet 5D provides more than double the UHF channels of the previous satellites, which are in demand as they support "comms on the move" for soldiers with
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in orbit, a highly flexible uplink beam configuration, coupled with a world leading anti-jamming antenna to ensure that the constellation is extremely effective against hostile or non-hostile interference. All of the downlink beams are fully steerable and the whole payload is optimized to maximise
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for the United
Kingdom on 19 January 1974. A short circuit in an electronics package circuit board (on second stage) left the upper stages and satellite in an unstable low orbit (96 x 3406 km x 37.6°) that rapidly decayed. An investigation revealed that a substandard coating had been used on
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satellite communications company, for US$ 500 million including a golden share to give it control over any future ownership sale. Analysts believe OneWeb will be incorporated into the Skynet 6 architecture. OneWeb satellites are already manufactured by a joint venture including Airbus
Defence and
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civil communications satellite, and entered full service on 10 May 2007. The launch was delayed from 10 March 2007 due to malfunction of a launch pad deluge system. Skynet 5A successfully separated from its launch vehicle and telemetry was acquired by its dedicated
Control Centre approximately 40
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and was one of the contributing factors for the emergence of the Skynet 4 series satellites tranche of space vehicles. Technology improvements created the possibility of tactical satellite communications using smaller terminals, creating a new requirement beyond Skynet 3 strategic headquarters
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The MoD is currently specifying a new architecture for Skynet to replace the Skynet 5 system, whose funding programme ends in August 2022. The vision for Skynet 6 is a flexible system architecture that combines UK government, allied and commercial satellites, including the current Skynet 5
923:, to complement Skynet system coverage. The three-channel, wide-beam X-band payload has performance similar to a Skynet 5 satellite, but without the military hardening. Anik G1 launched on 16 April 2013, improving the constellation's X-band capacity to 2.2
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The Skynet satellites provided secure and encrypted facilities, though expensively, for the
British armed forces and intelligence agencies. It enables an important sovereign command and control service. The largest user of the Skynet satellites during the
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backpack radios. The
Ministry of Defence described the satellite as having a "key role in gathering intelligence on operations", as well as communications. Skynet 5D has larger fuel tanks enabling it to be repositioned more frequently if necessary.
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design, weighs about 4,700 kg (10,400 lb), has two solar panels each about fifteen metres long, and has a power budget of five kilowatts. It has four steerable transmission dishes, and a phased-array receiver designed to allow
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were contracted to build three 40 foot diameter air transportable ground stations for the launch of the first IDCSP satellites in 1966. As
Britain had insufficient industry expertise to build satellites, a contact was placed with U.S.
836:(SRB), and 12 November 2007 due to a fuelling problem with the launch pad. At time of launch, the Ariane 5ECA launcher set a new record on this mission, deploying a total payload of more than 8,700 kg (19,200 lb).
748:, a European spacecraft manufacturer. EADS Astrium was responsible for the build and delivery of Skynet 5 series satellites in orbit, whilst subsidiary company Paradigm was responsible for the provision of service to the
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The Stage 1 satellites (4A, 4B and 4C) have multi-frequency capability and considerable operational flexibility, with selectable channels, gain and four antenna types of differing widths to support varying requirements,
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won the Service Delivery Wrap support contract to operate and manage Skynet, including the ground infrastructure and integrating new user terminals, for six years from March 2024 at a cost of £400 million.
523:(SRE) led the development, and performed initial in-orbit testing. Subsequently, the Royal Signals and Radar Establishment supported Skynet satellites, including developing ground terminals and modems, at
3962:"The real end game here is SkyNet", said one industry executive, referring to the military grade constellation that for 17 years has been operated by Airbus, and whose contract is soon coming to an end.
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to determine its alignment. Based on this analysis, it was decided to use the alignment thrusters to deorbit the unit, and it was destroyed when it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere on 24 January 1974.
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said at the opening ceremony "Territorial disputes over uninhabited rocks and reefs have the potential to generate enough friction in international affairs to spark a confrontation", alluding to the
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The vision for Skynet 6 is a flexible system architecture that combines UK government, allied and commercial satellites. The MoD has become a user of U.S. military constellations
591:. The cylindrical body of Skynet 1 and 2 was replaced by a large square body housing antennas with deployable solar-cell arrays. This marks the technological improvement from
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and other emergency services, primarily for use at Strategic Command Centres and at major events and emergencies. It replaced the earlier Emergency Communications Network.
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intelligence alliance members (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States). As of 2020, seven Skynet satellites are operating, plus Anik G1.
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which had not progressed as far, and hence more easily converted. Consequently, Skynet 4B was finished first and launched in 1988, with Skynet 4A next in early 1990, and
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As of 2018, the MoD was specifying the replacement of Skynet 5, whose PFI programme ends in August 2022. Airbus Defence and Space will build a non-competitively sourced
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The fleet of military X-band satellites have been specifically designed to support smaller, low powered, tactical terminals. Each Skynet 5 satellite is equipped with:
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As of 2019, Skynet is the large part of the MoD Future Beyond Line of Sight Satellite Communications programme (FBLOS), which extends to 2041, and has four elements:
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deployments, and have a transponder with two channels permitting communications between two types of ground station. This would be an advance over the ongoing U.S.
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May 2008. A problem with the launch software during pre-launch checks led Arianespace to reschedule the launch for a second time to 12 June 2008.
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Secure Telemetry, Tracking and Command (STT&C), to provide assured UK control and management of satellites and their payloads into the future
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Following the operational failure of the Skynet 1A satellite, the timetable for the launch of the Skynet 2 communications satellite was delayed.
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Reynolds, Conor (12 September 2019). "Who Wants to Run SKYNET 6? Gov't Says £6 Billion in Contracts is Landing Soon". Computer Business Review.
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Skynet 5 is the next generation of satellites, replacing the existing Skynet 4 Stage 2 satellites. It was contracted via
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Nine ground stations were initially planned, which could also communicate with sub-geostationary U.S. IDCSP satellites:
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Skynet 6 Enduring Capability, to provide and operate communication satellites and ground infrastructure into the future
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satellite communications programme (FBLOS), which extends to 2041, with expected transition costs of about £6 billion.
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Skynet 2 satellites had an orbit mass of 250 kg (550 lb), with a single antenna with 16 watts of output.
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Service Delivery Wrap, a support contract to manage and control the Skynet constellation and ground infrastructure
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reported that the Skynet system was breached by a group of hackers who issued blackmail threats against the MoD.
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launch vehicle. This launch was delayed from 9 November 2007 due to problems with the electronics on one of the
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Skynet 2B being unpacked at Cape Canaveral for launch processing. It was successfully launched 23 November 1974.
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satellites, launched 1970 and 1971, were identical except for an antenna shaped to only cover NATO countries.
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to replace the earlier versions. Improvements included increased power and resistance to electronic jamming.
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signals to be cancelled out. They will also resist attempts to disrupt them with high-powered lasers.
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intelligence alliance (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States).
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bounce techniques, before considering a UK satellite. In 1964, it was decided Skynet should be in
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later the same year. As of 2022, Skynet 4C is still in operation, providing service to the U.S.
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Skynet 4 series satellites have few similarities to the earlier generations, being based on the
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The first communications satellite built outside the U.S. and former USSR appears to have been
946:. With this move and Anik G1, Skynet offers near global coverage, from 178° West to 163° East.
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In the 1960s, only two countries utilised communications satellites, the United States and the
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to build Skynet 1, but with the assistance of Marconi to improve UK expertise for Skynet 2.
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performance for small, rapidly deployable satellite ground terminals on land, sea or air.
218:(Indian Ocean) with air transportable 20 foot dishes and 5kW transmitters called SKYNET V
58:(MoD). They provide strategic and tactical communication services to the branches of the
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availability and to increase flexibility, reliability, data capacity and security. The
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assets. This dependence on U.S. assets was identified as a weakness during the
297:(GCHQ), who were responsible for over 80% of traffic at some locations such as
3874:(Report). National Audit Office. December 2020. p. 18. DP Ref: 008063-001
3757:"The UK MOD's Skynet 6A MILSATCOM Satellite Production Is Initiated By Airbus"
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4B. Moved in 2015 to extend Skynet coverage eastward to the western Pacific.
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in 1969, the show also described the new British satellite control centre at
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2601:"UK Military Space Programmes, Whitehall Papers Volume 35, Issue 1, 1996".
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3168:"Arianespace boosts Skynet 5B and Star One C1 into orbit: Sets new record"
2949:(Report). National Audit Office. 24 November 2006. pp. 19–23. HC 23-I
1116:(MUOS). Part of the enhanced capability would be to support data links to
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Skynet 3 series satellites was cancelled as the United Kingdom withdrew
3976:"Babcock wins $ 480 million bid to run Britain's Skynet SATCOM program"
3813:"HTS, megaconstellations feed UK indecisiveness about Skynet 6 program"
3603:"HTS, megaconstellations feed UK indecisiveness about Skynet 6 program"
2083:(Report). Royal Signals and Radar Establishment. RSRE Memorandum 4262.
2011:(Report). Royal Signals and Radar Establishment. RSRE Memorandum 3976.
1810:"Babcock wins $ 480 million bid to run Britain's Skynet SATCOM program"
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3242:"Arianespace launch with Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A: launch postponed"
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Nuclear hardening, anti-jamming countermeasures and laser protection
3108:(Press release). Ministry of Defence and EADS Astrium. 9 March 2010
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satellite module over America, Skynet offers near global coverage.
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transponders ranging in bandwidth from 20 GHz to 40 GHz
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In 2015, Skynet 5A was moved from 6° East, where it reinforced
4052:"Skynet Enduring Capability wideband satellite system pre-PQQ"
3170:(Press release). Arianespace. 14 November 2007. Archived from
2204:"A Familiar Frontier: British Defence Strategy and Spacepower"
938:. This move was to extend the Skynet coverage eastward in the
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The improved Stage 2 satellites (4D, 4E and 4F) were built by
3467:"UK to deliver secure communications with new satellite move"
3316:"Newly Launched Anik G1 To Provide Revenue Boost for Telesat"
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3836:"SKYNET 6 British military satellite project receives boost"
350:(previously known as Joint Forces Command), likely in 2023.
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The Skynet 1 to 4 series were developed and operated by the
3917:"British military finalizes Skynet-6A contract with Airbus"
3264:"Ariane Skynet 5C And Turksat 3A Launch Delayed To June 12"
2344:"Defence Space 2022: UK Space Command details future plans"
3894:"UK government takes £400m stake in satellite firm OneWeb"
3535:"Skynet 5A Satellite Arrives at Asia-Pacific Orbital Slot"
3130:(Press release). EADS Astrium. 10 May 2007. Archived from
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which was also a backup for the primary ground station at
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until 2003. It was subsequently operated with Skynet 5 by
3218:(Press release). Arianespace. 14 May 2008. Archived from
3128:"Astrium triple success as Skynet 5A enters full service"
2180:(Report). King's College London. pp. 3, 11–13, 15–16
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led the development of Skynet 1 and 2, and its successor
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3393:"New satellite improves communications in Afghanistan"
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Launch of the first Skynet satellite, Skynet 1A, by
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3445:"Paradigm Secures All of Anik G1's X-band Capacity"
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713:in 2001. Skynet 4D was parked in a non-operational
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774:Astrium described in 2010 the Skynet 5 system as:
2630:"Skynet: the real communication satellite system"
2425:"History of the Delta Launch Vehicle: Flight Log"
778:The Skynet 5 satellites have the highest powered
3339:"A SPAR Modelling Platform Case Study: Skynet 5"
2944:Ministry of Defence - Major Projects Report 2006
2035:
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1398:, re-orbited 150 km above GSO in June 1998
363:There were two Skynet 1 satellites (1A and 1B);
104:satellites. Skynet is the large part of the MoD
4416:Communications satellites of the United Kingdom
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1112:(WGS) systems, and may become a partner in the
903:In 2010, Paradigm announced it would lease the
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169:Interim Defense Communication Satellite Program
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521:Signals Research and Development Establishment
503:A Skynet 2 satellite being packed for shipment
142:Signals Research and Development Establishment
86:Signals Research and Development Establishment
36:An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite
4401:Military communications of the United Kingdom
4246:
3415:Reacher is a highlight of Paradigm factfinder
2197:
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1023:peak EIRP in each global beam per transponder
911:commercial satellite at 107.3° West over the
595:, used in earlier cylindrical satellites, to
383:on 19 August 1970. Skynet 1B was placed in a
8:
3731:"UK nears final stage of Skynet competition"
2804:"X-Band for Mission Critical Communications"
1066:An artist's impression of Skynet 6A in orbit
1044:Multiple fully steerable downlink spot beams
618:(MMS) providing the Communications payload.
1184:reported that the wire reports were wrong.
967:territorial disputes in the South China Sea
4253:
4239:
4231:
3631:"Accounting Officer Assessment - Skynet 6"
3196:(Press release). Arianespace. 12 June 2008
2292:"High Integrity Telecommunications System"
1980:. London: Harper Press. pp. 347–348.
4406:Military satellites of the United Kingdom
4396:1969 establishments in the United Kingdom
3354:
3290:"UK's Skynet military satellite launched"
3244:(Press release). Arianespace. 30 May 2008
2114:"Chapter 14.2 - Satellite Communications"
1420:From about 2017 providing service to the
863:Satellite Communications Onboard Terminal
624:NATO IVA and IVB communication satellites
221:two additional air-transportable stations
2880:. Dublin, Eire: Cara Press. p. 105.
1867:. Royal Air Force Museum. Archived from
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1131:Skynet 6A, a single transition satellite
957:, managed by Airbus in partnership with
610:Skynet 4 manufacture was carried out by
333:High Integrity Telecommunications System
3443:Peter B. de Selding (13 October 2010).
2857:. Gunter's Space Page. 14 February 2019
2740:(Report). UK Space Agency. October 2020
2404:. Gunter's Space Page. 11 December 2017
1773:
1716:
1690:Defense Satellite Communications System
759:The Skynet 5 satellite is based on the
3629:Lovegrove, Stephen (22 October 2019).
2535:. Communications Branch Museum/Library
2445:
991:and allied governments, including the
732:A CGI impression of Skynet 5D in orbit
654:for up to six hours a day because its
295:Government Communications Headquarters
77:and allied governments, including the
4411:Space programme of the United Kingdom
4101:"SKYNET Operations and Space Weather"
4099:Swinburne, Brian (18 November 2018).
3834:Allison, George (13 September 2019).
3684:(Press release). Airbus. 19 July 2020
3395:. Ministry of Defence. 30 August 2011
3314:Peter B. de Selding (16 April 2013).
2893:"The UK MoD's Skynet 5 restructuring"
2878:Eavesdropping on the British Military
1723:Marconi Space Systems merged to form
146:Royal Signals and Radar Establishment
90:Royal Signals and Radar Establishment
7:
3787:"SpaceX wins Skynet launch contract"
3469:. Ministry of Defence. 17 March 2015
402:with a single despun antenna with 3
267:was the first military satellite in
4203:UK Skynet ground terminal locations
4023:Pfeifer, Sylvia (23 October 2023).
3974:Chuter, Andrew (15 February 2023).
3146:"British Skynet satellite launched"
2830:"Antarctica comes in from the cold"
2628:Mitchell, Keith (24 October 2019).
2090:from the original on 15 August 2021
1885:. Paradigm Services. Archived from
4125:Krebs, Gunter (14 February 2019).
4054:. Ministry of Defence. 31 May 2023
3578:Peterman, Ken (12 February 2019).
3533:Henry, Caleb (16 September 2015).
3337:Davison, Iain; Miles, Ian (2013).
3054:"UK set for military space launch"
2735:UK Registry of Outer Space Objects
2169:Bleddyn E. Bowen (November 2020).
2042:"Defford Satellite Communications"
2018:from the original on 25 March 2020
1685:Defence Intelligence Fusion Centre
1019:in each transmit spot beam and 41
893:Information Systems & Services
412:North Atlantic Treaty Organization
54:on behalf of the United Kingdom's
25:
4226:. Ministry of Defence. June 2010.
4208:Satlaunch.org - Satellites M to S
3371:"Countdown to UK military launch"
3022:Defence and security after Brexit
1911:Erwin, Sandra (6 November 2018).
1695:Reacher Satellite Ground Terminal
1422:Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station
1106:Advanced Extremely High Frequency
1078:Skynet 6A is based on the Airbus
975:signed a further three partners,
899:Expansion to near global coverage
652:Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station
589:European Communications Satellite
580:ground terminal to Skynet in 2000
509:Marconi Space and Defence Systems
465:was successfully launched on the
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3938:Hollinger, Peggy (2 July 2020).
3811:Henry, Caleb (7 November 2018).
3655:Todd, David (29 November 2017).
3601:Henry, Caleb (7 November 2018).
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1252:Non-operational, not re-orbited
895:) who are based at MoD Corsham.
740:(PFI) to a partnership between
4127:"Skynet 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F"
4073:Duncan Campbell (20 May 1999).
3785:Ralph, Eric (2 November 2021).
3703:Chuter, Andrew (20 July 2020).
3488:MacLennan, Leah (16 May 2016).
3075:Allison, George (21 May 2018).
2971:Peto, Malcolm (November 2009).
2855:"Skynet 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F"
2767:United States Antarctic Program
2178:Freeman Air and Space Institute
1939:Amos, Jonathan (20 July 2020).
690:thrusters for station keeping.
325:Civil Contingencies Secretariat
4221:"The UK Military Space Primer"
4198:Paradigm Secure Communications
3729:Chuter, Andrew (22 May 2020).
3514:. Defence Connect. 16 May 2016
2891:Berry, Edward (12 July 2006).
2684:"Display: Skynet 4C 1990-079A"
2652:"Display: Skynet 4A 1990-001A"
2500:"Display: Skynet 2B 1974-094A"
2468:"Display: Skynet 2A 1974-002A"
2370:"Display: Skynet 1B 1970-062A"
2342:Savage, Olivia (11 May 2022).
2202:Bowen, Bleddyn (Summer 2019).
2076:P. J. Skilton (January 1989).
742:Paradigm Secure Communications
373:Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers
98:Paradigm Secure Communications
1:
4168:The dictionary definition of
3915:Henry, Caleb (19 July 2020).
2919:"MoD extends Skynet contract"
2917:Clark, Nick (10 March 2010).
2769:. National Science Foundation
2235:"The Zircon Affair 1986-1987"
1863:Day, Belinda (30 June 2017).
1333:Uncontrolled, not re-orbited
1168:tactical battlefield access.
406:of output on two channels (2
138:undersea communications cable
64:British intelligence agencies
4178:Airbus Secure Communications
3356:10.1016/j.procir.2013.07.001
3292:. BBC News. 19 December 2012
1974:Aldrich, Richard J. (2011).
1835:. UKspace. 14 September 2016
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934:coverage, to 95° East, near
887:, in partnership with MoD's
568:Drawing of Skynet 4 in orbit
477:to give coverage of Europe,
385:geostationary transfer orbit
187:three principal stations at
3056:. BBC News. 9 November 2007
2122:. Wootton Bridge Historical
2112:Burr, Ron (February 2012).
1883:"Government Communications"
622:adapted the design for the
163:, significantly to support
106:Future Beyond Line of Sight
4432:
4193:Astrium Ltd - manufacturer
4105:Airbus Defence & Space
3561:"Skynet 5 System features"
2576:"Minisatellites 1970-1980"
2533:"Satellite Communications"
2214:(2). Royal Air Force: 6–14
2208:Air and Space Power Review
2146:Harris, Dick (July 2018).
2040:Harris, Dick (July 2018).
2004:T. C. Tozer (April 1987).
1562:Launched with Star One C1
1559:25° East (prev. 53° East)
869:alternative to insurance.
738:Private Finance Initiative
612:British Aerospace Dynamics
481:and a substantial part of
3148:. BBC News. 12 March 2007
2615:10.1080/02681309609414784
2452:: CS1 maint: unfit URL (
2438:Kyle, Ed (9 April 2010).
1586:Launched with Turksat 3A
1531:95° East (prev. 6° East)
48:communications satellites
2876:Cannon, Michael (1994).
1740:In 2000 MMS merged with
1627:Airbus Defence and Space
1118:unmanned aerial vehicles
999:Technical specifications
973:Airbus Defence and Space
799:launch vehicle at 22:03
672:Extremely high frequency
658:has increased to 10.3°.
597:three-axis stabilisation
27:Communications satellite
3896:. BBC News. 3 July 2020
3373:. BBC News. 29 May 2008
2559:University of Melbourne
2531:Dykes, Godfrey (2007).
2267:"HITS Information Pack"
1744:space division to form
1680:British space programme
1277:failure, did not orbit
1097:launch was booked with
818:Centre Spatial Guyanais
670:(SHF) and experimental
3707:. DefenseNews. Gannett
2297:. Cabinet Office. 2011
1727:in 1990. MMS acquired
1316:Marconi Space Systems
1110:Wideband Global Satcom
1067:
977:Hughes Network Systems
808:minutes after launch.
788:
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715:supersynchronous orbit
705:was launched in 1998,
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4129:. Gunter's Space Page
3636:. Ministry of Defence
3541:. Access Intelligence
3512:"Skynet in Australia"
3492:. Australia: ABC News
3349:. Elsevier: 431–434.
3106:defense-aerospace.com
2828:Swinhoe, Dan (2022).
2809:. Airbus. 10 May 2017
2686:. NASA. 13 April 2021
2654:. NASA. 13 April 2021
2502:. NASA. 13 April 2021
2470:. NASA. 13 April 2021
2372:. NASA. 13 April 2021
2240:. BBC. Archived from
1865:"The Original Skynet"
1291:Marconi Space Systems
1215:GSO position in 2017
1172:Information assurance
1161:Babcock International
1065:
1015:, giving 56 dBW peak
944:western Pacific Ocean
834:Solid Rocket Boosters
731:
676:electromagnetic pulse
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52:Babcock International
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4160:at Wikimedia Commons
3838:. UK Defence Journal
3582:. UK Defence Journal
3079:. UK Defence Journal
2582:on 27 September 2007
1871:on 2 September 2019.
1700:Syracuse (satellite)
1463:Matra Marconi Space
1355:Commercial Titan III
907:(SHF) module on the
717:on 28 January 2008.
668:Super high frequency
664:Ultra high frequency
614:(BAe Dynamics) with
576:Soldier adjusting a
552:communications. The
442:was launched on the
307:signals intelligence
60:British Armed Forces
4188:www.astronautix.com
4062:– via gov.uk.
4012:– via gov.uk.
3952:on 10 December 2022
3477:– via gov.uk.
3403:– via gov.uk.
2632:. National Archives
2440:"Delta 2000 series"
2321:Ministry of Defence
2247:on 5 September 2012
1812:. 15 February 2023.
1798:. 15 February 2023.
1725:Matra Marconi Space
1437:Matra Marconi Space
1196:
919:and as far west as
874:British involvement
795:was launched by an
750:Ministry of Defence
695:Matra Marconi Space
656:orbital inclination
632:Challenger disaster
616:Matra Marconi Space
485:as far east at the
471:geostationary orbit
451:the circuit board.
269:geostationary orbit
157:geostationary orbit
56:Ministry of Defence
18:Skynet (satellites)
4171:skynet (satellite)
2423:Kevin S. Forsyth.
2317:"UK Space Command"
1889:on 28 October 2014
1667:Spaceflight portal
1406:British Aerospace
1377:British Aerospace
1192:
1159:In February 2023,
1156:about £6 billion.
1122:F-35B Lightning II
1068:
878:War in Afghanistan
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593:spin-stabilisation
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379:was launched on a
367:was launched on a
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4156:Media related to
3763:. 13 October 2021
3737:. Sightline Media
2555:Australis-OSCAR 5
1729:BAe Space Systems
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1599:19 December 2012
1551:14 November 2007
1466:26 February 1998
1428:Skynet 4 Stage 2
1380:11 December 1988
1347:British Aerospace
1338:Skynet 4 Stage 1
1319:23 November 1974
1236:22 November 1969
1188:Satellite summary
586:British Aerospace
511:establishment in
393:apogee kick motor
348:Strategic Command
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