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| Names | Galaxy 14R |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2020-056C |
| SATCAT no. | 46114 |
| Website | http://www.intelsat.com |
| Mission duration | 20 years (planned) 4 years, 3 months, 3 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Galaxy |
| Bus | GEOStar-2 |
| Manufacturer | Orbital ATK |
| Launch mass | 3,298 kg (7,271 lb) |
| Power | 16 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 15 August 2020, 22:04:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA (VA253) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Slot | 125° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | C-band Ku-band Ka-band L-band |
| Coverage area | North America |
Galaxy 30 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat located at 125° West longitude, serving the North American market. It was built by Orbital ATK, as part of its GEOStar-2 line. Galaxy 30 was formerly known as Galaxy 14R. This satellite provides services in the C-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and L-band.