Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
Galaxy 3R, operated by PanAmSat Corporation, is used to provide video and telecommunications services throughout the United States. The satellite's Ku-band capacity can also be switched to provide coverage of Latin America.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALAXY 3R (G-3R) 1995-069A | Payload | 35760 × 35788 km · 13.4° | Globe |
| ATLAS 2A CENTAUR R/B 1995-069B | Rocket body | re-entered 2002-03-16 |
COSPAR ID 1995-069. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).