Galaxy 12

Also known as Panamsat Light 1, S2422

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General

Designation	27715 / 03013B
Launch date	9 Apr 2003
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit	see below
Launch vehicle	Ariane V160

Licence was extended till 31 Dec 2023. In 2020 it was requested to the FCC to allow a seasonal coverage area modification (May-Oct versus the winter), coverage unknown.

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Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 9 Apr 2003	Jan 2004	74°W
May 2004	Dec 2004	125.25°W
Jan 2005	Jan 2006	125.05°W
Jan 2006	Jun 2008	125.25°W (in-orbit spare)
Jul 2008	Apr 2010	122.9°W
Apr 2010	Dec 2011	133°W
Dec 2011	Dec 2018	129°W
Dec 2018	May 2023	129°W, inclined
Jun 2023	Sep 2023	137.1°W, inclined

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End of life

Out of service	Sep 2023
Cause	Retired

Technical data

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Lyngsat transponder loading

Specifications
C-band
C-band transponder frequency chart

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EIRP coverage (dBW)

C-band Horizontal
C-band Vertical

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G/T coverage (dB/K)

C-band Horizontal
C-band Vertical

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