MISSION NAME
Galaxy 16 16
Status
Success
DATE
18 JUN 2006
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Sea Launch
Launch Pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Description
Galaxy 16 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.
Zenit 3SL
