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 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 altitude | 35,791.9 kilometres (22,240.1 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 35,793.5 kilometres (22,241.0 mi) |
| Inclination | 0° |
| 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
- ^ Gunter's Space Page - information on Galaxy 28
- ^ 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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