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Telstar-8 was contracted in 1999 by Loral Skynet to [[SSL (company)|Space Systems/Loral]]. But on 15 July 2003, Loral filed under Chapter 11 of the [[Title 11 of the United States Code|United States Bankruptcy Code]]. In conjunction with the filing, Loral announced the sale of its [[North America|North American]] satellite fleet to INTELSAT to help reduce its debt. Loral Skynet announced a definitive agreement to sell Telstar 8 to INTELSAT, renaming the satellite [[Intelsat Americas|Intelsat Americas 8]] (IA 8). INTELSAT changed the name of the Intelsat Americas 8 satellite to Galaxy 28 effective to 1 February 2007.<ref name"Telstar-8">{{cite web|url=https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/intelsat-americas-8.htm|title=Intelsat Americas 8 (Telstar 8) → Galaxy 28|date=|access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> |
Telstar-8 was contracted in 1999 by Loral Skynet to [[SSL (company)|Space Systems/Loral]]. But on 15 July 2003, Loral filed under Chapter 11 of the [[Title 11 of the United States Code|United States Bankruptcy Code]]. In conjunction with the filing, Loral announced the sale of its [[North America|North American]] satellite fleet to INTELSAT to help reduce its debt. Loral Skynet announced a definitive agreement to sell Telstar 8 to INTELSAT, renaming the satellite [[Intelsat Americas|Intelsat Americas 8]] (IA 8). INTELSAT changed the name of the Intelsat Americas 8 satellite to Galaxy 28 effective to 1 February 2007.<ref name"Telstar-8">{{cite web|url=https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/intelsat-americas-8.htm|title=Intelsat Americas 8 (Telstar 8) → Galaxy 28|date=|access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> |
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Current clients for Galaxy 28 include [[HughesNet]], [[Hearst Corporation]], Mobile Universe, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and [[CBS]].<ref>[http://www.lyngsat.com/galaxy28.html Lyngsat.com list of channels carried on Galaxy 28]</ref> |
Current clients for Galaxy 28 include [[HughesNet]], [[Hearst Corporation]], Mobile Universe, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and [[CBS]].<ref>[http://www.lyngsat.com/galaxy28.html Lyngsat.com list of channels carried on Galaxy 28]</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:25, 2 July 2020
| Mission type | Communications satellite |
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| Operator | INTELSAT |
| COSPAR ID | 2005-022A |
| SATCAT no. | 28702 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | SSL 1300 |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral |
| Launch mass | 5493 kg |
| Power | 16 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 23 June 2005, 15:03:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Zenit 3SL |
| Launch site | Sea Launch |
| Contractor | Yuzhnoye Design Office |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Slot | 154.0° West 89.0° West |
| Epoch | 23 June 2005 |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 28 C-band 36 Ku-band 24 Ka-band |
| Coverage area | North America South America |
Galaxy 28 is a communications satellite owned by INTELSAT located at 154.0° West longitude, serving the North America and South America market. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, as part of its SSL 1300 line. Galaxy 28 was formerly known as Telstar 8 and Intelsat Americas 8. This satellite provides services in the C-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band.[1]
History
Telstar-8 was contracted in 1999 by Loral Skynet to Space Systems/Loral. But on 15 July 2003, Loral filed under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In conjunction with the filing, Loral announced the sale of its North American satellite fleet to INTELSAT to help reduce its debt. Loral Skynet announced a definitive agreement to sell Telstar 8 to INTELSAT, renaming the satellite Intelsat Americas 8 (IA 8). INTELSAT changed the name of the Intelsat Americas 8 satellite to Galaxy 28 effective to 1 February 2007.[2]
Clients
Current clients for Galaxy 28 include HughesNet, Hearst Corporation, Mobile Universe, ABC, and CBS.[3]
References
- ^ Gunter's Space Page - information on Galaxy 28
- ^ "Intelsat Americas 8 (Telstar 8) → Galaxy 28". Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ Lyngsat.com list of channels carried on Galaxy 28
External links
- Galaxy 28 Ku-band NACC Beam footprint(s) at SatBeams
- Galaxy 28 Ku-band SAM Beam footprint(s) at SatBeams
- Galaxy 28 C-band NACC Beam footprint(s) at SatBeams
- Galaxy 28 C-band SAM Beam footprint(s) at SatBeams
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