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Zenit | Galaxy 13
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Oct 1, 2003 at 04:02 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Horizons-1, also known as Galaxy 13, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Galaxy 13
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2b64318f-f7d0-4c46-87ac-46020a014c21
Reported date: Oct 1, 2003 at 04:02 UTC
Last synced: 49 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | Galaxy 13 launch?
The Zenit | Galaxy 13 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at 4:02 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Galaxy 13?
The Zenit | Galaxy 13 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | Galaxy 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Galaxy 13 going to?
The Galaxy 13 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 13?
The Zenit | Galaxy 13 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Galaxy 13 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 1, 2003 at 04:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 49 seconds ago
●Launch Library 249 seconds ago
Launch ID: 2b64318f-f7d0-4c46-87ac-46020a014c21
●Open-Meteo Weather3 minutes ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
Galaxy 13 was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on October 1, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.