Inmarsat announces EoL closure for Fleet 33, 55, 77 and MPDS
Inmarsat has announced retirement dates for the Fleet 33, 55 and 77 services, as the Inmarsat-3 satellite constellation moves closer to reaching the end of its lifespan.
The EoL (End of Life) dates are as follows:
Legacy Service Closing | Closure Date |
MPDS | 31st December 2017 |
Fleet 33 & 55 | 31st December 2018* |
Fleet 77 | 1st December 2020 |
*Fleet 33 & 55 EoL date subject to further validation and may be scheduled earlier in 2018.
Inmarsat is keen to clarify however, that they remain committed to supporting the Inmarsat C maritime safety service, which will be migrated onto the Inmarsat-4 satellite constellation.
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