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Galaxy 37 / Horizons 4
Galaxy 37 [Maxar]
Galaxy 37 is C-band and Ku-band communications satellites owned by Intelsat.
Galaxy 37 was ordered by Intelsat as a seventh satellite that, once described as a possible need, is now “required” for its C-band transition. This satellite, called Galaxy 37 was ordered in September 2020 from Maxar. Contrary to the other satellites ordered for C-band transition, Galaxy 37 also features a Ku-band payload known as Horizon 4.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Intelsat |
| Contractors: | Maxar |
| Equipment: | C-band transponders, Ku-band transponders |
| Configuration: | SSL-1300 |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 5063 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy 37/Horizons 4 (Galaxy 13R/Horizons 4) | 2023-112A | 03.08.2023 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) |
References:
- Space News: Intelsat orders four satellites from Maxar, two from Northrop Grumman, for C-band clearing, 15 June 2020
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