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| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | PanAmSat / Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 1996-033A |
| SATCATno. | 23877 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | HS-376 |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Launch mass | 1,397 kilograms (3,080 lb) |
| Dry mass | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | May 24, 1996, 01:09:59 (1996-05-24UTC01:09:59Z) UTC |
| Rocket | Delta II 7925 |
| Launch site | Cape CanaveralLC-17B |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Graveyard |
| Slot | 81° W |
| Semi-major axis | 42,369.0 kilometers (26,326.9 mi) |
| Perigee altitude | 35,973.9 kilometres (22,353.1 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 36,023.3 kilometres (22,383.8 mi) |
| Inclination | 6.8° |
| Period | 1.446.6 minutes |
| Epoch | 19 April 2017 |
Galaxy 9 (G-9) was ageostationarycommunicationsatellite built byHughes. It was located at an orbital position of 81 degrees west longitude and was initially operated byPanAmSat and later byIntelsat. The satellite was based on theHS-376 platform and its life expectancy was 15 years. The satellite was successfully launched into space on May 23, 1996, at 01:09:59 UTC, by means of aDelta II vehicle fromCape Canaveral Air Force Station,United States. It had a launch mass of 3080pounds (1397kg).
The Galaxy 9 was equipped with 24 (plus 6 spare)C-bandtransponders to provide services toSouth America.[1]
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