Launch of Inmarsat's New 14 Satellite: A Giant Leap for Global Broadband

The video details the launch of a Zenit rocket carrying Inmarsat's New 14 satellite from a modified oil rig in the Pacific Ocean. The launch, conducted by Sea Launch, involved international collaboration. After a successful launch and a 25-minute coast, the satellite was picked up by a ground station in British Columbia. Control then shifted to Inmarsat's team in London, who will test and prepare the satellite for its role in providing global broadband service. The satellite will be positioned in a geosynchronous orbit to support mobile terminals with half megabit data speed.

What languages were used for the countdown before the Zenit rocket launch?

• Russian and Spanish

• English and Russian

• French and Spanish

• English and French

Where was the Zenit rocket launched from?

• A modified oil rig in the Pacific Ocean

• A launchpad in Kazakhstan

• A desert in Australia

• A space center in Florida

What is the weight of Inmarsat's New 14 satellite?

• 6 tons

• 7 tons

• 5 tons

• 4 tons

Which city took over the control of the mission after the satellite was picked up by the ground station?

• New York

• London

• Tokyo

• Moscow

What is the primary function of the Inmarsat's new satellite?

• To monitor space debris

• To provide weather data

• To support mobile terminals with broadband service

• To conduct scientific experiments