27715 - GALAXY 12

GALAXY 12 is an American (PanAmSat Corp.) geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou on 2003 April 9. The 1.8-ton satellite carries 24 C-band transponders to provide voice, video, and data transmissions to North and South America after parking over 72 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2003-04-09
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana