Galaxy 27

Also known as G-27, Intelsat IA-7, Telstar 7

deorbited

Position66° E (52.6° E)

NORAD / COSPAR25922 / 1999-052A

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2159

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass3790 kg

Dry mass1537 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44LP

4195.5V4199.5V11702H12198V

24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide voice and video services

Lifetime

25 Sep 1999Launched

13 yrDesign life

26.9 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Sep 2012End of life

Satellite is deorbited