Galaxy 30
| Company type | Communications satellite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Satellite communications |
| Founded | August 15, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Bermuda (registered) |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Satellite communication services (C-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, L-band) |
| Parent | Intelsat |
Galaxy 30 is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat, stationed at 125° West longitude to provide coverage for the North American region. Manufactured by Orbital ATK under its GEOStar-2 platform, this satellite was previously identified as Galaxy 14R. It offers services utilizing the C-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and L-band frequency ranges.
History
In January 2018, Intelsat awarded the contract for Galaxy 30 to Orbital ATK.
Launch
The American (Bermuda-registered) geostationary satellite Galaxy 30 was launched on 15 August 2020 at 22:04 UTC aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the Centre Spatial Guyanais located in French Guiana. This 16 kW spacecraft carries transponders operating in the C-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band to facilitate data transmission over North America from its orbital slot at 125° West longitude. The C-band transponders support conventional broadcast functions such as ultra-high definition television distribution, while the Ku- and Ka-band payloads are dedicated to broadband services. Moreover, Galaxy 30 includes a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS-GEO 7) payload that broadcasts in the L band (L1 and L5).