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Galaxy 15

Ariane 5GS launch from Kourou (France) on October 13, 2005, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 13, 2005 · 22:32 UTCLaunch 2005-041Launch no. 4,738 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 13, 2005, 22:32
Launch designation
2005-041
Mission
Galaxy 15
Flight name
Syracuse 3A/Gal. 15
Vehicle flight ID
V168 (524g)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,042 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 152005-041ANORAD 28884Panamsat CorpCommunications2,033 kgRenamed · Jul 3, 2006
Syracuse 3A2005-041BNORAD 28885General Delegation for OrdnanceCommunications3,725 kgIn orbit

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