Galaxy 16

Also known as G-16

active

Position99° W

NORAD / COSPAR29236 / 2006-023A

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2687

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass4640 kg

Dry mass1859 kg

Launch siteSea Launch (Odyssey platform)

Launch vehicleZenit 3SL

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24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide standard TV and HDTV to all parts of North America

Lifetime

18 Jun 2006Launched

15 yrDesign life

20.1 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Jun 2021End of life

Design lifetime exceeded by 5.1 years