Status
Success
Galaxy 18
Launch Time
Wed May 21, 2008 09:43 UTC
Wed May 21, 2008 09:43 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Galaxy 18
Galaxy 18 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.
A system of high efficiency solar arrays and lightweight batteries provides uninterrupted electrical power.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 4,642.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LP Odyssey, Kiritimati Launch Area, Pacific Ocean
Stats
2008
24th orbital launch attempt
Zenit
65th mission
4th mission of 2008
53rd successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission