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Galaxy 19

Intelsat communications satellite. Galaxy 19 was launched on September 24, 2008 aboard a Zenit-3SL from Kiritimati (Sea Launch). Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2008-045ANORAD 33376United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
Galaxy 19
International designator
2008-045A
NORAD catalog number
33376
GCAT identifier
S33376
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/562

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Galaxy
Owner
Intelsat Ltd (US)
Country
United States
Builder
SS/Loral
Platform (bus)
SSL-1300

Launch

Date
September 24, 2008 · 09:27 UTC
Launch record
2008-045Success
Rocket
Zenit-3SL

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/D
Perigee
35,643 km
Apogee
35,812 km
Inclination
0.08°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 5, 2023

Size

Mass
4,640 kg
Dry mass
2,000 kg
Length
5.6 m
Diameter
2.80 m
Span
31.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q5518099 (CC0).