Heaviest commercial satellite

According to Official Guinness Records,

The heaviest commercial satellite is TerreStar-1, with a launch mass, including propellant, of 6,903.8 kg (15,220.27 lb). It was constructed by Space Systems/Loral (USA), and is operated by TerreStar Corporation (USA). It was launched on 1 July 2009 by an Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA booster and will operate as a communications satellite for around 15 years. This large satellite powers a tiny device- the Genus smartphone which enables dual-mode satellite and terrestrial communications on-ground.

For a complete list of 2009 records, please visit 2009 Guinness Records in United States.

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