Galaxy 26

Also known as G-26, Telstar 6, Intelsat Americas 6, IA-6

deorbited

Position50° E (75.6° E)

NORAD / COSPAR25626 / 1999-005A

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2469

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass3765 kg

Dry mass1469 kg

Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome

Launch vehicleProton K

4196.5 H/V4199.5 H/V11702H12198V

24 C-band and 28 Ku-band transponders to provide coverage of Europe and portions of Asia and Africa.

Lifetime

15 Feb 1999Launched

13 yrDesign life

27.5 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Feb 2012End of life

Satellite is deorbited