Starlight Satellites I | Page 11

Wideblue 1

Wideblue 1 is a satellite that is used to create an internet connection.  This satellite floats about 22,500 miles above the Earth’s equator. The orbit is an equatorial pattern and takes I1436.10 minutes at a speed of 3.07  kilometers per second.  The mass before launch was 6,740 kilograms which is approximately 14,860 pounds. The cost for Wideblue 1 is approximately $300,000,000 to buy.