Galaxy IV

Galaxy IV was a model HS-601 satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company (HSC). The satellite, which carried a payload of both C band and Ku band transponders, was launched on June 24, 1993 and operated by PanAmSat Corporation. It was in geostationary orbit at 99°W.

Galaxy IV
Mission typeCommunications
COSPAR ID1993-039A
SATCAT no.22694
Spacecraft properties
BusHS-601
ManufacturerHughes
Start of mission
Launch dateJune 24 1993
RocketAriane 42P
Launch siteKourou ELA-2
ContractorArianespace
Transponders
Band24 C-band
24 Ku-band
 
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