Galaxy 6

USA



Launch data:

Designation: 20873 / 90091B
Launch date 12 Oct 1990
Launch site Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle  Ariane-44L (V39)
Mission Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee  km
Eccentricity 
Inclination  deg
Period  min

This satellite is Westar 6S (Westar 6's backup satellite) modified.

Location:

Begin End Position
L: 12 Oct 1990   91°W
< Nov 1991 May 1992 > 99°W
< Oct 1993 early 1994 103°W
spring 1994 20 May 1998 74°W
late May 1998 Apr 2000 99°W
Apr 2000 Jul 2000 91°W
Aug 2000   74°W


C-band

Main transponders 24
Backup transponders 6
Power 10.2 W (TWTA)
Bandwidth 36 MHz
Coverage CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean
EIRP max 39 dBW
Polarization linear


Ref: #15 - update: 12.11.08