Zenit | Galaxy 16
Sea Launch · Zenit 3SL · Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch
Sea Launch's 21st launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 4,775th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Jun 18, 07:50 – Jun 18, 07:50 UTC
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Galaxy 16
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.
Communications · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
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