Galaxy 9
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| Mission type | Communications | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | PanAmSat / Intelsat | |
| COSPAR ID | 1996-033A | |
| SATCAT no. | 23877 | |
| Mission duration | 15 years | |
| Spacecraft properties | ||
Hughes | ||
| Launch mass | 1,397 kilograms (3,080 lb) | |
| Dry mass | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) | |
| Start of mission | ||
| Launch date | May 24, 1996, 01:09:59 UTC | |
| Rocket | LC-17B | |
| Orbital parameters | ||
| Reference system | Semi-major axis 42,369.0 kilometers (26,326.9 mi) | |
| Perigee altitude | 35,973.9 kilometres (22,353.1 mi) | |
| Apogee altitude | 36,023.3 kilometres (22,383.8 mi) | |
| Inclination | 6.8° | |
| Period | 1.446.6 minutes | |
| Epoch | 19 April 2017 | |
Galaxy 9 (G-9) was a
).The Galaxy 9 was equipped with 24 (plus 6 spare) C-band transponders to provide services to South America.[1]
External links
- Galaxy 9 SatBeams
References
- ^ Galaxy 1, 1R, 1R2, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9. Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
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