The Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W is a communications satellite that is owned by IntelSat and Echostar. Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W was built by Space Systems/Loral. The satellite was built as part of the FS-1300 line. Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W was initially known as IntelSat Americas 13.
Launch
The Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W was launched on August 8th, 2003. The satellite was launched from the sea, and used the Zenit 3SL as its launch vehicle. At launch, the mass of Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W was 4,737 kg. This was later lightened to 2,500 kg among successful orbit.
Orbit
The orbit of Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W is pretty self-explanatory and takes place at Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W. The norad number is 27854, with a cospar number of 2003-034A.
High Quality Performance
At International Media Switzerland, we are committed to providing access to satellites that are built with dependability and high uptimes. The Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W contains 24 C-bands, 4 Ka-bands, and 32 Ku-band transponders. Intelsat provides the C-Bands, while Echostar provides the Ka-bands and the Ku-bands. The call sign is S2592/S2823/S2179 and the beacons are 3700.5H, 4199.5V, 11705.5, and 12198. The Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W also contains a C-band North American beam, as well as a Ku-band North American, Ka-band Denver/Cheyenne Spot beam, and Ka-band Phoenix spot beam. The C-band payload is 24 x 36 MHz. The amp type if SSPA, 20 watts with an amp redundancy of 16 for 12. Finally, the receiver redundancy is 4 for 2. In all, the Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W provides coverage to all 50 U.S. states as well as Mexico and Canada.
Success You Can Trust
When you use International Media Switzerland, you are using some of the more reliable satellites with track records that can’t be beaten. The Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W is no exception. The galaxy line of satellites goes all the way back to the Galaxy 3C. Since then, over a dozen satellites have been built with the Galaxy name. With a history of reliability that spans multiple satellites, the galaxy satellites are satellites you can trust. We at International Media Switzerland are proud to offer these satellites to you.
Future
At the time of the launch of Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W, the expected life was 13 years. This would take the Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W through 2016. However, it should be noted that many satellites of high quality like the Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W can exceed it’s expected lifetime. It is very possible that the Galaxy 23 at 121.0°W will continue to provide service for many years after 2016. Rest assured, International Media Switzerland is focused on reliability not just for the present time, but for the future to come.
Galaxy 23 C-band Global Beam
Galaxy 23 C-band East Hemi Beam
Galaxy 23 C-band West Hemi Beam
Galaxy 23 C-band North America Beam
Galaxy 23 Ku-band North Latin America Beam
Galaxy 23 Ku-band South Latin America Beam