Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Galaxy 4R, a Hughes HS-601HP or "high power" spacecraft, provides broadcast and telecommunications service to North America, with the capability to provide back-up services to Latin America. The satellite was built on an expedited basis.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Wed, Apr 19, 2000, 24:29
Weather
Pro