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GALAXY 31 (G-31) (54243)
COSPAR: 2022-153A | Alt Name: Galaxy 31
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 12, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54243
International Designator
2022-153A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:46:38 GMT
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Inclination
0.01°
Right Ascension
14.53°
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Argument of Perigee
98.13°
Period
1436.18 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 31 (G-31)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 31
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
INTELU
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54243U 22153A 26200.61572735 .00000010 00000+0 00000+0 0 9996
2 54243 0.0051 14.5336 0000850 98.1288 285.3792 01.00265656 7450
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Galaxy 31 (G-31) satellite, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 54243 and OBJECT_ID 2022-153A, was launched on November 12, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by INTELU and manufactured by MAXSS as part of its mission for communication purposes. Configured with an SSL-1300 bus, this satellite has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 27 meters when deployed. The dry mass is 2000 kg while the launch mass was 3300 kg. It is equipped with C-band transponders for its communication equipment and powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box configuration augmented with two panels, and it operates in orbit primarily to facilitate communication services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.8
Span
27
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
3300
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy 31
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
MAXSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D
Equipment
C-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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