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Galaxy XIII/Horizons 1

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on October 1, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 1, 2003 · 04:02 UTCLaunch 2003-044Launch no. 4,621 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 1, 2003, 04:02
Launch designation
2003-044
Mission
Galaxy XIII/Horizons 1
Flight name
SL11 Galaxy 13/Hor.1
Vehicle flight ID
SL13/DM-SL-12L
Flight code
45073-501

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,893 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 132003-044ANORAD 27954Panamsat CorpCommunications4,090 kgRenamed · Jul 3, 2006

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.