Galaxy (satellite)


The Galaxy series is a family of communications satellites originally developed and operated by Hughes Communications. It has since merged with PanAmSat and is now owned and operated by Intelsat. As one of the earliest geostationary satellites, Galaxy 1 was launched on 28 June 1983. The latest, Galaxy 18, was launched on 21 May 2008. Subsequent satellites were renamed from satellites formerly known under the Intelsat Americas brands.