[Satellite TODAY 03-04-11] Harris Corp. won a contract from Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems to build Ka-band antennas for the three-satellite Inmarsat-5 constellation, which will provide the backbone for Inmarsat’s upcoming Global Xpress service, Harris announced March 3.
    The Harris antennas will be designed to direct 95 Ka-band beams to Earth to provide high-capacity global coverage and adapt to changing usage patterns during the projected 15-year operation of the satellites.
    The company said the antennas would be based on Harris’ Gimbal Dish Antenna systems to enable beams to be steered to accommodate user demands. 
    Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.