// GEO · WEST
159.6°W
US Air Force
$18M–$54M
modeled value range
1
Satellites
17
First launch
17
Latest launch
Sparse 13
Congestion
Implied valuation
low confidence$18M–$54M
modeled range · midpoint $36M
| Arc desirability | East Pacific | ×0.95 |
| Occupancy | 1 co-located satellite | ×1.12 |
| Operator | Regional / other operator | ×1.05 |
| Spectrum | No band data (UCS-derived) | ×1.00 |
| Scarcity | Congestion score 13 | ×1.07 |
Heuristic estimate from public data, not a market quote. A baseline is multiplied by arc desirability, occupancy, operator tier, spectrum, and arc scarcity. See the methodology in docs.
Co-located satellites (1)
| Satellite | Launched |
|---|---|
SBIRS GEO 3 (Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous 3, USA 273) USA 273 | 17 |
Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.