Galaxy 28
Spacecraft Design | Space Systems/Loral |
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Orbital location | 89° West |
Launch Date | 23 June 2005 |
Launch Site | Sea Launch |
COSPAR ID | 2005-022A |
Vehicle | FS-1300 |
Design Life | 15 years |
C-band payload | 24 x 36 MHz |
Amp type | SSPA, 20 watts |
Amp Redundancy | 16 for 12 |
Receiver redundancy | 4 for 2 |
Coverage | North America, South America |
Beacon | 3700.5 MHz (H) |
Beacon | 4199.5 MHz (V) |
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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