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SSL to Build Communications Satellite for Undisclosed Customer

By Caleb Henry | October 31, 2014
      SSL 1300 Hispasat

      Digital rendering of an SSL 1300 satellite. Photo: SSL

      [Via Satellite 10-31-2014] SSL has been selected by an undisclosed customer to manufacture a communications satellite on the SSL 1300 satellite platform. SSL is also tasked with procuring a launch vehicle.

      The satellite will carry C-band and Ku-band payloads. Its purposes are voice and data communications, broadband connectivity and video distribution.