LAUNCH CENTER

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Success
Sun Jun 18 2006
Sea Launch

Galaxy 16

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

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Rocket Details

Name:

Zenit 3SL

Description:

Zenit 3SL rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Communications
  • 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Sea Launch

Pad

Launch Platform Odyssey