Galaxy 19 Launch Update
The launch of Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 satellite, originally scheduled for September 23, will be delayed 24 hours due to unfavorable weather during transit to the launch site. However, forecasts for weather at the launch site look very good at this time. All systems and personnel are ready for launch, now scheduled for September 24 at 2:28am Pacific Time (9:28 GMT).
Weighing 4,690 kg (10,340 lbs), this high-power C-band and Ku-band satellite will provide communications services to Intelsat's customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The launch of Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 satellite, originally scheduled for September 23, will be delayed 24 hours due to unfavorable weather during transit to the launch site. However, forecasts for weather at the launch site look very good at this time. All systems and personnel are ready for launch, now scheduled for September 24 at 2:28am Pacific Time (9:28 GMT).
Weighing 4,690 kg (10,340 lbs), this high-power C-band and Ku-band satellite will provide communications services to Intelsat's customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
