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Skynet

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19082

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the life expectancy of SKYNET 6A.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The operational design life of the SKYNET 6A satellite is 15 years.

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