| Key Data | |
|---|---|
| Start year (first satellite) | 1988 |
| Base Country | UK |
| Estimated investment | $800 million |
| Project type | Military Satellite |
| Completion | 2001 |
| Key Players | |
| Sponsor | UK Ministry of Defence |
| Lead contractor | Astrium |
| Construction | Astrium |
| Finance | United Kingdom Government |
| Key Information | |
| Main transponders | 2 |
| Power | 50 W |
| Bandwidth | 25 KHz |
| Coverage | Global |
