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Galaxy 19

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on September 24, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 24, 2008 · 09:27 UTCLaunch 2008-045Launch no. 4,930 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 24, 2008, 09:27
Launch designation
2008-045
Mission
Galaxy 19
Flight name
SL35 Galaxy 19
Vehicle flight ID
SL29/DM-SL-29L
Flight code
70161-404

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,829 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 192008-045ANORAD 33376Intelsat 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.