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GALAXY 5 (G-5) (21906)
COSPAR: 1992-013A | Alt Name: Galaxy 5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21906
International Designator
1992-013A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:39:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
13.49°
Right Ascension
18.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
94.97°
Period
1450.32 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 5 (G-5)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 5
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
HCG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21906U 92013A 26184.69425519 .00000052 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 21906 13.4931 18.2142 0014383 94.9746 272.5413 0.99288489 46413
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 5 (also known as Galaxy 5) is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 21906 and OBJECT ID 1992-013A, manufactured by HSES for the owner HCG. Launched on March 14, 1992, from LC36B at AFETR using an Atlas I launch vehicle, it has a configuration known as HS-376 and is cylindrical in shape with dimensions of 7 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter. The satellite's dry mass is 600 kilograms and its launch mass was 782 kilograms. It is equipped with 24 (+6) C-band transponders for communication purposes and powered by solar cells, along with batteries. The RCS value of the satellite is 6.79, and it has a span of 7 meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
2.2
Span
7
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
782
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.79
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy V
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-18
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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