Program: Skynet
British military program launched in the sixties and still followed up
these days.
The Skynet 5 series will be built by the Paradigm Secure Communications
consortium (Bae Systems + EADS). Global contract worth $4.2 billion over 20
years. 3 satellites to be launched. GEO slots to be used are 34°W,
17.8°W, 1°W, 6°E and 53°E.
On 1 Jan 2015 Paradigm's rights and responsibilities were transfered to Airbus
Defence and Space Ltd.