Inmarsat turning 30

On 16 July 1979, Inmarsat was created by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure mariners had reliable communications at sea, we have been recognised internationally as pioneers.

They introduced their first land mobile services in 1989, followed by aeronautical services in 1990. The same year they launched the first of their own satellites, now part of an 11-strong fleet.

Always connected
Today their mobile broadband voice and data services, delivered globally over their latest-generation I-4 satellites, allow you to stay always connected, wherever you are on land, at sea or in the air.

And Inmarsat continue to be innovators, looking ahead to the launch of our Alphasat I-XL satellite, currently expected in 2012, and beyond to the next generation of Inmarsat satellites, the I-5s.

Source: Inmarsat