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Galaxy 17

Also known as G-17

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
31307 / 2007-016B
Call sign
S2715
Operator
SES S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
85° W (84.9° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Thales Group
Model
Spacebus-3000B3
Mass
4100 kg
Dry mass
1777 kg

Launch

Launch date
04 May 2007
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA
Design life
15 yr

Beacons

4197.125H4198.875H12195H11701V

Comment

24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide telephone and television services to South and North America and Europe.