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Galaxy 18

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on May 21, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 21, 2008 · 09:43 UTCLaunch 2008-024Launch no. 4,907 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 21, 2008, 09:43
Launch designation
2008-024
Mission
Galaxy 18
Flight name
SL30 Galaxy 18
Vehicle flight ID
SL27/DM-SL-27L
Flight code
70151-403

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,853 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 182008-024ANORAD 32951Intelsat Ltd, US headquartersCommunications4,640 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.