Comparison of the Gals 1 & 2 satellites.
Gals 1 & 2 were operated by a Chinese concern.
The main satellite comparison index
| Satellite: | 1 | 2 |
| . | note 1 | note 2 |
| Launch | 20 / 1 / 1994 | 17 / 11 / 1995 |
| Launch Location | Baikonur | Baikonur |
| Launch Mass (kg) | 2500 | 2500 |
| Expected Lifetime (years) | 5 - 7 yrs | 5 - 7 yrs |
| Power Consumption (watts) | 2400 | 2400 |
| Transponder Capacity at launch | 3 | 3 |
| TWTA Output (watts) | 150 - 300W | 150 - 300W |
| Transponder Bandwidth (MHz) | 27 | 27 |
| Channels (MHz) | 11766 & 11919 | 11835 & 12166 |
| Current Location | junk orbit | junk orbit |
| Decommission Date | 8 / 2001 | 8 / 2001 |
| Manufacturer / Spacecraft type | Infocosmos NPO Gals |
Infocosmos NPO Gals |
| Stabilisation type | 3-axis | 3-axis |
Notes
1 Operated at 71E Jan 94 - May 96 / 36E Jun 96 - Oct 99 / 42E Nov 99 - Aug 01. Control lost Aug 2001 and satellite drifted off station
2 Operated at 71E Nov 95 - Jun 96 / 36E Jul 96 - Aug 2001. Control lost Aug 2001, and satellite started drifting....
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