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Ariane 44L | Galaxy 11
Arianespace · Ariane 44L · Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Arianespace's 121st launch · 9th this year · humanity's 4,365th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 22, 00:50 – Dec 22, 00:50 UTC
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Galaxy 11
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.
Communications · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
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