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Galaxy 11

Ariane 44LArianespaceAriane Launch Area 2
Wednesday, December 22, 1999 · 12:50 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Ariane 44L

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The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientif...

Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches356
Successes311

Provider

Arianespace

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Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles...

Mission Brief

Galaxy 11 was the first BSS-702 satellite. It was ordered in May 1997 and was successfully launched in December 1999 on an Ariane 4 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. Galaxy XI has a payload of 64 active transponders; 24 operate in C-band and 40 operate in Ku-band. The spacecraft was designed for an end-of-life power of more than 10 kW. The satellite provides service to North America and Brazil.

PayloadGalaxy 11
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.232°N, 52.778°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.