Ariane 44L
SuccessGalaxy 11 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Dec 22, 1999, 00:50 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Dec 22, 1999, 00:50 UTC – Wednesday, Dec 22, 1999, 00:50 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Galaxy 11
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Galaxy 11 was the first BSS-702 satellite. It was ordered in May 1997 and was successfully launched in December 1999 on an Ariane 4 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. Galaxy XI has a payload of 64 active transponders; 24 operate in C-band and 40 operate in Ku-band. The spacecraft was designed for an end-of-life power of more than 10 kW. The satellite provides service to North America and Brazil.
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