29236 - GALAXY 16 (G-16)

Galaxy 16 is an American (PanAmSat Corp.) geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the floating platform, Odyssey on the equatorial pacific ocean at 154 degrees W longitude at 07:50 UT on 18 June 2006. The 4.6 tonne (with fuel) satellite carries 24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide standard TV and HDTV to all parts of North America, after parking over 99 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-06-18
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)