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Galaxy 16
Zenit 3SLSea LaunchLaunch Platform Odyssey
Sunday, June 18, 2006 · 07:50 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Galaxy 16 is a C- and Ku-band satellite with 24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders. The spacecraft is a version of SS/L's space-proven SSL-1300 satellite platform, which has an excellent record of reliable operation. The geostationary SSL-1300 has a designed service life of 15 years and maintains station-keeping and orbital stability by using bipropellant propulsion and momentum-bias systems.
PayloadGalaxy 16
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerSea Launch
Stages0
PadLaunch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch
0.000°N, 154.000°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
