Sea Launch lofted Panamsat‘s Galaxy 16 satellite into orbit, the company announced June 18. The Zenit-3SL rocket lifted off from Sea Launch’s floating platform at the equator at 3:50 a.m. EDT. The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, is located at 99º West and will replace Galaxy 4R in providing data and video services to the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada.
Sea Launch Places Galaxy 16 In Orbit
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