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GALAXY 1 (G-1) (14158)
COSPAR: 1983-065A | Alt Name: Galaxy 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 28, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3920/PAM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14158
International Designator
1983-065A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:01:48 GMT
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Inclination
13.59°
Right Ascension
341.56°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
297.59°
Period
1438.47 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 1 (G-1)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
HCI
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14158U 83065A 26184.91792471 -.00000132 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 14158 13.5862 341.5552 0001424 297.5884 236.5776 1.00106181 46795
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 1 (G-1), also known as Galaxy 1, is a communication satellite manufactured by HSES and owned by HCI. Launched on June 28, 1983, from LC17B at AFETR using the Delta 3920/PAM launch vehicle, it has a configuration of HS-376. The satellite measures 6.8 meters in length with a diameter and span of 2.2 meters each and carries solar cells for power along with batteries. It was equipped with 24 (+6) C-band transponders for communication purposes. At launch, it had a mass of 676 kilograms and a dry mass of 540 kilograms. Its shape is cylindrical and has an RCS value of 5.2616.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.8
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.8
Dry Mass
540
Launch Mass
676
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
5.2616
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy I
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-5
Equipment
24 (+6) C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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