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Galaxy 26

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

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
25626 / 1999-005A
Call sign
S2469
Operator
Intelsat

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
50° E (24.8° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model
LS-1300
Mass
3765 kg
Dry mass
1469 kg

Launch

Launch date
15 Feb 1999
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome
Launch vehicle
Proton K
Design life
13 yr

Beacons

4196.5 H/V4199.5 H/V11702H12198V

Comment

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