Galaxy 28

Galaxy 28
Mission type Communications
Operator Intelsat
COSPAR ID 2005-022A
SATCAT no. 28702
Mission duration 15 years
Spacecraft properties
Bus SSL-1300
Manufacturer Space Systems/Loral
Launch mass 5,493 kilograms (12,110 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date June 23, 2005, 15:03 (2005-06-23UTC15:03Z) UTC
Rocket Zenit 3SL
Launch site Sea Launch
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Geostationary
Slot 89° W
Semi-major axis 42,164.0 kilometers (26,199.5 mi)
Perigee 35,791.9 kilometres (22,240.1 mi)
Apogee 35,793.5 kilometres (22,241.0 mi)
Inclination
Period 1,436.1 minutes
Epoch May 29, 2018
Transponders
Band 38 C band
36 Ku band
24 Ka band

Galaxy 28 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat located at 89° W longitude, serving the North American market. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, as part of its FS-1300 line. Galaxy 28 was formerly known as Intelsat Americas 8 and Telstar 8. This satellite provides services in the C band, Ku band, and Ka band.[1]

Current clients for Galaxy 28 include HughesNet, Hearst Corporation, Mobile Universe, ABC, and CBS.[2]

References

Coordinates: 0°N 89°W / 0°N 89°W / 0; -89


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