High-definition for North America.
X and Ka-band transponders. Will replace DSCS system.
"Will replace Intelsat 709; 22 Ku-band transponders; Data and video for customers in Russisa, the Middle East and Indian ocean area. Five transponders are directly owned by Sky Perfect JSAT Corp."
Near-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.
Will provide earth imaging in eight color bands; 0.5 m resolution for panchromatic images and 1.8 m for multi-spectral.
Use sensors on the two spacecraft to track ballistic missiles.
Pathfinders for Missile Defense Agency's 200 Capellite LEO connstellation.
Thought to be a new generation military communications satellite. The operating agency was not announced; appears to be related to the U. S. Navy?s Ultra-High Frequency (UFO) Follow-On program constellation of geosynchronous communications spacecraft because of the monitored frequencies emanating from the spacecraft launched in earth orbit.
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