33376 - GALAXY 19 (G-19)

Galaxy 19 is an American (Intelsat Corp.) geostationary communications craft that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the platform Odyssey floating on the equatorial Pacific at 154 degrees W longitude at 09:28 UT on 24 September 2008. The 4.7 tonne (with fuel) craft carries 24 C-band, and 28 Ku-band transponders to provide video and internet services to North and Central America, after parking over 97 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-09-24
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)