Maxar-built Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 Satellites for Intelsat Performing Properly After Launch
Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 are the first of five satellites that Intelsat contracted Maxar to build for the C-band transition.
- Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 are the first of five satellites that Intelsat contracted Maxar to build for the C-band transition.
- Shortly after launch earlier today, both satellites deployed their solar arrays and began receiving and sending signals.
- Next, Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 will begin firing thrusters to commerce their journeys to final geostationary orbit.
- Todays launch of Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 is another milestone in Maxar and Intelsats decades-long relationship, said Chris Johnson, Maxar Senior Vice President and General Manager of Space.