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Galaxy 16

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CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2006-023ALaunched 6/18/2006
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
SL29 Galaxy 16
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Launch Date
6/18/2006
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,786 km
Inclination
0.03 deg
Dry Mass
2,000 kg
Total Mass
4,640 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
PanAmSat
Manufacturer
Vantor
Constellation
Name
Galaxy GEO fleet
Active Satellites
15
Registry
COSPAR ID
2006-023A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/495
Track
Mentions
3
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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Galaxy 16, Horizons 3e, JCSAT-RA, and other similar geostationary satellites are designed with enough fuel to operate for around 15 years.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jul 28, 2021Intelsat returning JCSAT-RA satellite to Japan’s Sky Perfect JSAT

Galaxy 16 was launched in 2006 to provide C- and Ku-band services covering the Americas from 99 degrees west.

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General
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Jul 28, 2021
Intelsat returning JCSAT-RA satellite to Japan’s Sky Perfect JSAT

Intelsat is seeking FCC permission to extend the license for operating its Galaxy 16 satellite beyond 2021-08-14.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Jul 28, 2021Intelsat returning JCSAT-RA satellite to Japan’s Sky Perfect JSAT