MISSION NAME
SICRAL 1B
Status
Success
DATE
20 APR 2009
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Sea Launch
Launch Pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Description
Sea Launch successfully delivered Intelsat's Galaxy 19 satellite to orbit on September 24, 2008, in a flawless mission. The first signal from the satellite was acquired at the Hartebeesthoek ground station immediately after spacecraft separation. Weighing 4,690 kg (10,340 lbs), this high-power C-band and Ku-band satellite will provide communications services to customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean islands.
Zenit 3SL
