GALAXY 1R (G-1R) (23016)

COSPAR: 1994-013A | Alt Name: Galaxy 1R

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 19, 1994

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7925-8

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23016

International Designator

1994-013A

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:08:06 GMT

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Inclination

12.94°

Right Ascension

22.33°

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Argument of Perigee

310.64°

Period

1451.32 min

Mean Motion

0.99 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

GALAXY 1R (G-1R)

Alternative Name

Galaxy 1R

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 23016U 94013A   26183.63063325  .00000054  00000-0  00000-0 0  9996

2 23016  12.9417  22.3320 0001218 310.6426  57.7271  0.99219975 46341

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Summary

GALAXY 1R (G-1R), also known as Galaxy 1R, is a communication satellite with a configuration and bus type HS-376 manufactured by HSES for HCG. It was launched on February 19, 1994, from LC17B at AFETR using the Delta 7925-8 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 7 meters. Its dry mass is 600 kg and it had an initial launch mass of 763 kg. It is equipped with 24 (+6) C-band transponders for communication purposes, powered by solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), and batteries. The satellite reached a stable orbit on February 20, 1994, and its shape is cylindrical with an RCS of 8.3449.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.2

Span

Dry Mass

600

Launch Mass

763

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

8.3449

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Galaxy 1RR

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

HSES

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

HS-376

Configuration

HS-376

Motor

Star 30C

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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