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Galaxy 18

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CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2008-024ALaunched 5/21/2008
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
SL30 Galaxy 18
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Launch Date
5/21/2008
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,786 km
Inclination
0.06 deg
Dry Mass
2,000 kg
Total Mass
4,640 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Intelsat
Manufacturer
Vantor
Constellation
Name
Galaxy GEO fleet
Active Satellites
15
Registry
COSPAR ID
2008-024A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/562
Track
Mentions
1
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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The demonstration established three satellite links: one with Intelsat 37, one with Galaxy 18, and one with the OneWeb constellation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 15, 2021Intelsat and OneWeb demonstrate integrated GEO and LEO broadband service