SICRAL 1B
Zenit 3SL
Sea Launch
Launch Status
Success Mission
SICRAL 1B
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
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.
Location
Launch Platform Odyssey
Sea Launch
Launch Platform Odyssey has witnessed the launch of 36 rockets, including 36 orbital launch attempts, while Sea Launch, has been the site for 53 rocket launches.
