Galaxy 16
Zenit
Sea Launch
Launch Status
SuccessMission
Galaxy 16
Type: Communications
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.
Trajectory
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Rocket
Zenit 3SL – Sea Launch
- Family: Zenith
- Length: 4.6 m
- Diameter: 0.42 m
- Launch Mass: 0 T
- Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 0 kg
The Zenit 3SL was manufactured by Sea Launch with the first launch on . Zenit 3SL has 33 successful launches and 3 failed launches with a total of 36 launches.
Agency
Sea Launch – SL
- Type: Commercial
- Abbreviation: SL
- Country: RUS
