Horizons-1

"Galaxy 13" redirects here. For the smartphone, see Samsung Galaxy A13.
Horizons-1 / Galaxy 13
NamesHorizons-1 / Galaxy 13
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorIntelsat / SKY Perfect JSAT
COSPAR ID2003-044A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.27954
WebsiteIntelsat Page
JSAT Page
Galaxy 13 Page
Mission duration15 years (planned)
21 years, 1 month, 24 days
(in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftHorizons-1
Spacecraft typeBSS
BusBSS-601
ManufacturerBoeing
Launch mass4060 kg
Dry mass2630 kg
Dimensions26.2 x 7.0 metre
with solar panels and antennas deployed.
Power9900 watts
Start of mission
Launch date1 October 2003, 04:03:07 UTC [1]
RocketZenit-3SL
Launch siteOcean Odyssey
Pacific Ocean
ContractorSea Launch
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude127.0° West
Transponders
BandKu-band: 24 (+ 8 spares)
C-band: 24 (+ 8 spares)
Frequency36 MHz
Bandwidth1728 MHz
Coverage areaNorth America, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico
TWTA powerKu-band, 108 watts
C-band, 40 watts

Horizons-1, also known as Galaxy 13, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT (JSAT) which was designed and manufactured by Boeing on the BSS-601 platform. It has Ku-band and C-band payload and was used to replace Galaxy 9 at the 127.0° West longitude.[2] It covers North America, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico.[3][4][5][6]

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