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Galaxy 16

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on June 18, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 18, 2006 · 07:50 UTCLaunch 2006-023Launch no. 4,773 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 18, 2006, 07:50
Launch designation
2006-023
Mission
Galaxy 16
Flight name
SL29 Galaxy 16
Vehicle flight ID
SL20/DM-SL-21L
Flight code
70131-301

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,940 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 162006-023ANORAD 29236Panamsat CorpCommunications4,640 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.