Marecs is operated by ESA for Inmarsat. Redundant sun sensors provide 0.04 deg knowledge. Hydrazine propulsion system for station-keeping. These provide 35 two-way voice channels plus search and rescue capabilities.
All antennas have full Earth coverage.
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