Galaxy (satellite)

The Galaxy series is a family of communications satellites originally developed and operated by Hughes Communications, now owned and operated by Intelsat. Galaxy is one of the first geostationary satellites. The first satellite, Galaxy 1 was launched on June 28, 1983.

Satellite details

Model Manufacturer Launch date Launch vehicle Comments
Galaxy 1 HS-376 June 28, 1983 Delta 3920
Galaxy XI Boeing 702 December 1999 Ariane 4 First 702 satellite
Galaxy III-C Boeing 702 June 15, 2002 Sea Launch

Sources