Описание
Galaxy 9 (G-9) was a geostationary communication satellite built by Hughes. It was located at an orbital position of 81 degrees west longitude and was initially operated by PanAmSat and later by Intelsat. The satellite was based on the HS-376 platform and its life expectancy was 15 years. The satellite was successfully launched into space on May 23, 1996, at 01:09:59 UTC, by means of a Delta II vehicle from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States. It had a launch mass of 3080 pounds (1397 kg).
The Galaxy 9 was equipped with 24 (plus 6 spare) C-band transponders to provide services to South America.
NORAD ID/Int'l Code
23877/1996-033A
Тип объекта
Связь
Ракета-носитель
Дата запуска/сведения/статус
1996-05-24//Не работает
Производство
Intelsat
Группировка (серия)
Страна оператор/производитель
Оператор (владелец)
Intelsat
Стоимость
Срок активного существования
15 years
Масса
1209-1397 kg
Масса сухая
700
Масса нагрузки
Габариты
Мощность
Тип (целевое назначение)
Связь
Платформа
HS-376
Разрешение
Полоса
Длины волн
Транспондеры
24xC-band(+6 в резерве)
Пропускная способность
Емкость