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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
07:50 UTC
Window Close
07:50 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 18, 2006 · 07:50 UTC
Launch Facility
Sea Launch
Launch Pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Sea Launch
Payload
Galaxy 16
Rocket
Zenit
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Sea Launch
Launch Platform Odyssey
Launch Overview
Window Open
07:50 UTC
Window Close
07:50 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 18, 2006 · 07:50 UTC
Launch Facility
Sea Launch
Launch Pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Sea Launch
Payload
Galaxy 16
Rocket
Zenit
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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