Recognizing the diverse needs of its customer community, Boeing satellites are developed to be compatible with as many launch vehicles of a particular class as possible therefore allowing for a diversity of launch options. In addition, Boeing will not only design and manufacture a satellite, but also can procure launch services on behalf of its customers. This "delivery-in-orbit," or DIO arrangement has proven to be mutually beneficial to Boeing and its customers, because one contract covers both manufacture and launch.
Over the years Boeing has secured numerous block buy arrangements from several launch providers, thus assuring flexibility of choice and access to space. Boeing maintains an on-going dialog with the medium and heavy lift launch providers to maintain compatibility and streamline the integration process.
The table shows the current state of compatibility with the various satellite product lines. Blank squares indicate that more work would be required to demonstrate compatibility.
| Launch Vehicle | Compatible Spacecraft | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing GPS IIF | Boeing 601 | Boeing 601HP | Boeing 702 | Boeing GEM | |
| Ariane 5 |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Atlas V |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Delta IV |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| H-IIA |
X |
X |
|
|
|
| Proton K |
X |
X |
|
|
|
| Proton M |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
| Sea Launch |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|