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GALAXY 9 (G-9) (23877)
COSPAR: 1996-033A | Alt Name: Galaxy 9
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 1996
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23877
International Designator
1996-033A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:32:33 GMT
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Inclination
12.11°
Right Ascension
32.31°
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Argument of Perigee
168.38°
Period
1446.69 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 9 (G-9)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 9
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
HCG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23877U 96033A 26185.06427736 -.00000158 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 23877 12.1052 32.3095 0008679 168.3801 27.2131 0.99537771 46520
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 9 (G-9), also known as Galaxy 9, is a communication satellite owned by HCG and manufactured by HSES. It was launched on May 24, 1996, from Launch Pad LC17B at the AFETR launch site using a Delta 7925 vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7.8 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 7.8 meters, weighing 770 kg at launch and 600 kg dry mass. It is equipped with 24 (+6) C-band transponders for communication purposes and powered by solar cells mounted on the body and drop-skirt, along with batteries. The satellite's shape is cylindrical with a radar cross-section of 7.5408 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.8
Diameter
2.2
Span
7.8
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
770
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
7.5408
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy 9
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
Map
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