Status
Success
Galaxy IIIC
Launch Time
Sat Jun 15, 2002 22:39 UTC
Sat Jun 15, 2002 22:39 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Galaxy IIIC
Galaxy IIIC is a geostationary C- and Ku-band communications satellite operated by PanAmSat and later by Intelsat.
Galaxy IIIC was ordered by PanAmSat in August 1997 from Boeing Sapce Systems to be built on the BSS-702 paltform. It provides service for North, South and Central America. Galaxy IIIC operates with a total of 77 transponders; 24 uses C-band and 53 will use Ku-band. The spacecraft was designed for an end-of-life power of 15 kW.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 4,810.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LP Odyssey, Kiritimati Launch Area, Pacific Ocean
Stats
2002
30th orbital launch attempt
Zenit
43rd mission
1st mission of 2002
33rd successful mission
7th consecutive successful mission