Record-Breaking Satellite: Jupiter 3, the world’s largest private communications satellite, prepares for launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy.
Ultra High-Density Design: Built by Maxar Technologies for Hughes Network Systems, Jupiter 3 boasts an ultra high-density configuration.
Extensive Connectivity: Positioned 22,300 miles above Earth’s equator, Jupiter 3 will deliver gigabytes of connectivity across North and South America.
Unprecedented Capacity: Jupiter 3 doubles the Hughes Jupiter satellite fleet’s capacity, empowering seamless communications for various applications.
Broad Applications: The satellite enables in-flight Wi-Fi, maritime connections, enterprise networks, backhaul for MNOs, and Community Wi-Fi solutions.
Solar-Powered Efficiency: Equipped with 14 high-powered solar panels, Jupiter 3 relies on the sun’s energy throughout its estimated 15-year lifetime.
Impressive Solar Array: With 7 panels on each side, the arrays span 127 feet when deployed, surpassing the size of a blue whale.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy: The mission involves SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, known for its capability to launch heavy payloads to geosynchronous orbit.
Exciting Boosters: After launch, the rocket’s side boosters will perform boost-back burns for landing, while the core booster will place Jupiter 3 in orbit.