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GALAXY 7 (G-7) (22205)
COSPAR: 1992-072A | Alt Name: Galaxy 7
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22205
International Designator
1992-072A
Epoch
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Inclination
14.52°
Right Ascension
3.15°
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Argument of Perigee
51.32°
Period
1444.35 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 7 (G-7)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 7
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
HCG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 22205U 92072A 26185.02431905 -.00000045 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 22205 14.5183 3.1542 0006533 51.3234 317.4489 0.99698487117055
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 7 (also known as Galaxy 7) is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 22205 and object identifier 1992-072A. Manufactured by HSES, it was launched on October 28, 1992, from ELA2 launch pad at FRGUI using an Ariane 42P launch vehicle. The satellite has a bus configuration of HS-601 and is owned by HCG. It measures 4 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 26.5 meters, featuring two deployable solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. Its dry mass is 1303 kg while its launch mass was 2968 kg. Equipped with 24 (+6) C-band transponders and an equal number in Ku-band, GALAXY 7 supports communication missions. The satellite's operational lifetime is expected to be around 12 years from the stable date of October 28, 1992.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
2.8
Span
26.5
Dry Mass
1303
Launch Mass
2968
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.0929
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy VII
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
HS-601
Configuration
HS-601
Motor
R-4D-11
Equipment
24 (+6) C-band transponders, 24 (+6) Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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