Galaxy 28

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

active

Identification

Position27° W (27.1° W)

NORAD / COSPAR28702 / 2005-022A

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2160

Hardware

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300S

Mass5493 kg

Dry mass3350 kg

Launch

Launch siteSea Launch (Odyssey platform)

Launch vehicleZenit 3SL

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.

Lifetime

23 Jun 2005Launched

15 yrDesign life

21.1 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Jun 2020End of life

Design lifetime exceeded by 6.1 years

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