It's launch day for Inmarsat-6 F1 🛰 from Japan Flag of Japan on an H-IIA rocket Rocket. The #I6F1 satellite carries the impressive Dual ELERA L-band antenna and the Global Express Ka mission orchestrated by the innovative processed payload. Watch live on 22nd Dec. at 14:08 GMT: https://inmarsat.com/i6f1 Inmarsat | Airbus Space

From distress to rescue, our Inmarsat Maritime safety services have been helping to keep the world's 1.6 million seafarers safe at sea for decades. As the first satellite operator to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) set by the International Maritime Organization - IMO in 1999, Inmarsat Maritime remains the backbone of GMDSS communications to this day. Discover more about the role of satellites and safety: https://vsat.co/3x5B83u #safetyats