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Galaxy 36

Galaxy 36 was launched on December 13, 2022 aboard a Ariane 5ECA+ from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2022-170BNORAD 54742United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
Galaxy 36
International designator
2022-170B
NORAD catalog number
54742
GCAT identifier
S54742
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1096

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Galaxy
Owner
Intelsat SA (US)
Country
United States
Builder
Maxar Space Solutions Group
Platform (bus)
SSL-1300

Launch

Date
December 13, 2022 · 20:30 UTC
Launch record
2022-170Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/D
Perigee
35,590 km
Apogee
35,607 km
Inclination
0.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Mar 8, 2023

Size

Mass
3,150 kg
Dry mass
2,000 kg
Length
7.2 m
Diameter
2.80 m
Span
12.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q115690851 (CC0).