Galaxy Orbiter facts for kids
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| Galaxyland | |
| Location | Galaxyland |
| Coordinates | 53°31′25″N 113°37′16″W / 53.52361°N 113.62111°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | July 17, 2007 |
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| Type | Steel – Spinning |
| Manufacturer | Gerstlauer |
| Designer | Ingenieurbüro Stengel GmbH |
| Model | Sit down |
| Track layout | Indoor |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Length | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:17 |
| Capacity | 500 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.26 G |
| Height restriction | 43 in (109 cm) |
| Trains | 5 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per train. |
| Galaxy Orbiter at RCDB | |
Galaxy Orbiter is an exciting steel spinning roller coaster. You can find it at the Galaxyland amusement park. This park is inside the huge West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built by a German company called Gerstlauer. This ride was the first of its kind in Canada! It officially opened on July 17, 2007.
About the Galaxy Orbiter
The Galaxy Orbiter is a special type of roller coaster. It's made of strong steel. What makes it unique is that its cars spin around as you ride! This adds an extra twist to your journey.
The ride is located indoors. This means you can enjoy it no matter the weather outside. It's a popular attraction at Galaxyland.
Ride Experience
The Galaxy Orbiter takes you on a thrilling adventure. The ride lasts about 1 minute and 17 seconds. You will travel along 455 meters (about 1,493 feet) of track.
The coaster reaches a height of 45 meters (about 148 feet). It can go up to 40 kilometers per hour (about 25 miles per hour). Each car spins freely, so every ride can be a bit different!
Who Built It?
The Galaxy Orbiter was built by Gerstlauer. They are a well-known company from Germany. They make many different types of roller coasters around the world.
This ride was their first spinning coaster in Canada. It brought a new kind of fun to Canadian amusement parks.
