constellation, originally labeled Broadband Advanced Technologies Satellite (BATSAT), and later renamed Teledesic 1 or just T1 (COSPAR ID 1998-012B), was launched...

Success 20 February 26, 1998 07:07:00 XL (L-1011) Vandenberg AFB SNOE, BATSAT 580.0 x 580.0 km @ 97.75° i 582.0 x 542.0 km @ 97.76° i Success 21 April...