Galaxy 28

Also known as G-28, Telstar 8, Intelsat Americas 8, IA 8

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 28702 / 2005-022A
Call sign: S2160
Operator: SES S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 27° W (27.1° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300S
Mass: 5493 kg
Dry mass: 3350 kg

Launch

Launch date: 23 Jun 2005
Launch site: Sea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

4195.0 H/V4199.5 H/V11702H12198 H/V20199.8 H

Comment

28 C-band, 36 Ku-band and 24 Ka-band transponders to provide video and data transmission services to North and South America. Ka-band capacity is leased to Viasat.