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GALAXY 35 (G-35) (54741)
COSPAR: 2022-170A | Alt Name: Galaxy 35
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 2022
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54741
International Designator
2022-170A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:14:24 GMT
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Inclination
0.02°
Right Ascension
95.35°
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Argument of Perigee
21.42°
Period
1436.09 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 35 (G-35)
Alternative Name
Galaxy 35
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 54741U 22170A 26201.88500446 -.00000162 00000+0 00000+0 0 9997
2 54741 0.0212 95.3515 0002019 21.4214 47.3721 01.00272204 13233
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 35 (G-35), also known as Galaxy 35, is a communication satellite built by MAXSS and operated by INTELU. It was launched on December 13, 2022, from ELA3 launch pad at FRGUI using an Ariane 5ECA+ launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 12 meters. It weighs 3150 kg at launch with a dry mass of 2000 kg and is equipped with C-band transponders for communication purposes. Its configuration is based on the SSL-1300 bus, providing power through two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as box-shaped with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
12
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
3150
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Galaxy 35
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
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