“We’ve never done a first build that fast. It’s a credit to the hard work of a lot of people.” – Patrick Cooke, structural analyst engineer PHOTOS: (Above) Space & Intelligence Systems developed the 702MP (medium-power) satellite to extend market reach and help meet the global demand for greater communications bandwidth. BOEING (Insets, from top) Four 702MP satellites such as this one are being built for Intelsat at Boeing’s Satellite Development Center in El Segundo, Calif. CRAIG COOK/BOEING Structural analyst engineer Patrick Cooke inspects the center tube of a 702MP payload module during static testing, the first of a series of tests to ensure the satellite can withstand the rigors of launch and space. GLADYS WICKERING/BOEING BOEING FRONTIERS / AUGUST 2012 15
Frontiers August 2012 Issue
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