Galaxy 19
| Operator | Intelsat |
|---|---|
| COSPAR ID | 2008-045A |
| SATCAT no. | 33376 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | LS-1300 |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | September 24, 2008, 09:27:59 UTC[1][2] |
| Rocket | Zenit-3SL |
| Launch site | Odyssey |
| Contractor | Sea Launch |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 97° west |
| Perigee altitude | 35,778 kilometers (22,231 mi)[3] |
| Apogee altitude | 35,807 kilometers (22,249 mi)[3] |
| Inclination | 0.00 degrees[3] |
| Period | 1436.11 minutes[3] |
| Epoch | May 17, 2014, 14:43:14 UTC[3] |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 24 C band |
| Frequency | Horizontal: 3700.5 MHz Vertical: 4199.5 MHz |
| Bandwidth | 36 megahertz |
| Coverage area | United States Canada Mexico Caribbean |
Galaxy 19 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat located at 97° West longitude, serving the North American market. Galaxy 19 replaced Galaxy 25 which is nearing the end of its design life and has been moved to 93.1°W longitude. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, as part of its FS-1300 line. Galaxy 19 was formerly known as Intelsat Americas 9 and was successfully launched September 24, 2008.[2] It provides services in the C-band and Ku band.
The clients for Galaxy 19 include the previous clients for Galaxy 25. Expanded services include higher-powered C-band and Ku band transponders as well as new, high-power Ka band service.
Galaxy 19 was launched using Sea Launch.[4]
References
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ a b "Two Rockets Launched". Yahoo! News. September 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "GALAXY 19 Satellite details 2008-045A NORAD 33376". N2YO. May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Galaxy 19 launch date information". IntelSat.
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