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GALS 2 (23717)
COSPAR: 1995-063A | Alt Name: Gals 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 17, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23717
International Designator
1995-063A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:58:50 GMT
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Inclination
14.49°
Right Ascension
2.47°
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Argument of Perigee
334.60°
Period
1441.52 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALS 2
Alternative Name
Gals 2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
INFK/LAND
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23717U 95063A 26184.79085705 -.00000209 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 23717 14.4880 2.4712 0007271 334.6028 211.3298 0.99894411111796
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALS 2, also known as Gals 2, is a communication satellite launched on November 17, 1995, from the TYMCS launch site using the Proton-K/DM-2 vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of MSS-2500-GSO-01 and is equipped with 3 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. It measures 6.6 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and its span is 10 meters. GALS 2 was manufactured by NPOPMR and had a launch mass of 2600 kg, with a dry mass of 2400 kg. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries and uses 8 SPT-100 Stationary Plasma Thrusters for propulsion. It operates in geostationary orbit and was owned by INFK/LAND at the time of launch, designed to have a lifetime between 5 to 7 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
4.1
Span
10
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2600
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gals No. 12L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
5 - 7 years
Bus
Gals
Configuration
MSS-2500-GSO-01
Motor
8 x SPT-100 Stationary Plasma Thrusters
Equipment
3 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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