Galaxy 17 began its move to 91° West longitude when Horizons-2 was launched and placed in the 74° West longitude slot. Horizons-2 was originally slated to replace SBS-6 but the launch was delayed, possibly due to the delayed repairs of the Sea Launch vessel.
Galaxy 17 started its relocation to 91° West longitude when Horizons-2 was launched and positioned in the 74° West longitude slot. Horizons-2 was initially intended to replace SBS-6 but the launch was postponed, possibly due to the delayed repairs of the Sea Launch vessel.