Galaxy 10

USA



Launch data:

Designation: 98F03
Launch date27 Aug 1998
Launch site CC, LC-17B
Launch vehicle  Delta-8930 (#259)
MissionCommunications
Geostationary orbit was to replace Galaxy 9 & SBS 5 at 123°W


End of life

Decay 27 Aug 1998
Cause Launch failure


Specifications

Prime contractor Hughes
Platform HS-601HP
Mass at launch 3876 kg
Mass in orbit 2115 kg
Dimension stowed: 2.7 m x 3.6 x 5.9 m
Solar array 26 m, gallium arsenide
Stabilization 3-axis
DC power BOL: 5800 W
EOL: 5200 W
Design lifetime 12 years


C-band

Main transponders 24
Backup transponders 6
Power 20 W (SSPA)
Bandwidth 36 MHz
Coverage conus, Hawaii, Alaska
EIRP max 40 dBW
Polarization linear H/V

Ku-band

Main transponders 24
Backup transponders 6
Power 63 W (TWTA)
Bandwidth 36 MHz
Coverage conus, Hawaii, Alaska
EIRP max 50 dBW
Polarization linear H/V


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