# Gals 1
**Wikidata**: [Q18480252](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18480252)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gals-1

## Summary
Gals 1 was a Russian communications satellite launched on January 20, 1994. It operated in a geostationary orbit, facilitating telecommunications services.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** January 20, 1994
- **Country of Origin:** Russia
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2M
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit
- **COSPAR ID:** 1994-002A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 22963
- **Instance Of:** Communications satellite, Artificial satellite of the Earth

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary function of Gals 1?
A: Gals 1 was a communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services from its position in geostationary orbit.

### Q: When and where was Gals 1 launched?
A: Gals 1 was launched on January 20, 1994, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 using a Proton-K rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2M space tug.

### Q: What type of satellite is Gals 1 classified as?
A: Gals 1 is classified as both a communications satellite and an artificial satellite of the Earth.

### Q: What was Gals 1's orbital path?
A: Gals 1 was placed into a geostationary orbit.

## Why It Matters
Gals 1 represented a component of Russia's satellite communications infrastructure. Positioned in geostationary orbit, it provided vital telecommunications relay capabilities for the country, enabling various communications services that rely on satellites covering large geographic areas. Its launch in 1994 using a Proton-K rocket and Blok DM-2M space tug was a significant event in Russia's space activities, contributing to the nation's space-based communications capabilities. Understanding Gals 1 is important for studying the development of Russian communications satellites and launch technology during the post-Soviet era.

## Notable For
- **Specific Launch Configuration:** Utilized a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2M space tug for its 1994 launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- **Geostationary Orbit:** Designed and operated in the geostationary orbital slot, a critical position for fixed telecommunications services.
- **Part of Russian Communications Fleet:** Operated as a dedicated communications satellite under the Russian designation, supporting the country's satellite communications needs.

## Body
### Basic Identification
- Gals 1 is an entity classified as both a communications satellite and an artificial satellite of the Earth.
- Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 22963.
- Its COSPAR ID is 1994-002A.

### Mission and Classification
- The satellite was designed for telecommunications purposes.
- It was an artificial satellite of Earth, specifically orbiting in a geostationary orbit.
- Its primary operational function was as a communications satellite.

### Launch Details
- Gals 1 was launched on January 20, 1994.
- The launch occurred from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- The launch vehicle used was a Proton-K rocket.
- A Blok DM-2M space tug was employed as part of the launch configuration.
- The launch event is recorded as a significant rocket launch event occurring at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 on January 20, 1994.

### Technical and Identifying Data
- Country: Russia
- SCN: 22963 (Reference: Q6272367)
- COSPAR ID: 1994-002A (Reference: Q11921)
- Space Tug: Blok DM-2M (Reference: Q6272367)
- Start Point: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 (Reference: Q6272367)
- Satellite Of: geostationary orbit
- Launch Vehicle: Proton-K (Reference: Q6272367)
- Significant Event: rocket launch, Qualifier: P276 (location) = Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23, Qualifier: point_in_time = 1994-01-20 (Reference: Q6272367)
- Sitelink Count: 2
- Wikipedia Languages: pt, ru
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b6dbdpc_
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "22963"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report