1300 Series Platform
SS/L manufactures satellites based on its 1300 series platform in Palo Alto, California. Satellites in the series include ProtoStar I, ICO G1, SIRIUS FM-6 and SES NEW SKIES NSS-12. As of January 2008 there were 48 satellites based on the 1300 series platform in service, with 4 more ready for launch and 14 others under construction.
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