32951 - GALAXY 18 (G-18)

Galaxy 18 is an American geostationary communications craft that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the Odyssey platform floating on the equatorial Pacific at 09:43 UT on 21 May 2008. The 4.8 tonne (with fuel) craft provides advanced cable television and data throughout North America through its 24 ku-band and 24 C-band transponders, after parking over 123 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-05-21
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)