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GALAXY 28 (G-28) (28702)
COSPAR: 2005-022A | Alt Name: Intelsat IA-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2005
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
KLA -
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28702
International Designator
2005-022A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:59:10 GMT
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Inclination
3.34°
Right Ascension
78.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
16.90°
Period
1436.12 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GALAXY 28 (G-28)
Alternative Name
Intelsat IA-8
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
INTELD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28702U 05022A 26183.79109625 -.00000191 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 28702 3.3367 78.7516 0002601 16.9040 82.8679 1.00270423 52136
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GALAXY 28 (also known as Intelsat IA-8) is a communication satellite with the NORAD ID 28702 and OBJECT_ID 2005-022A, launched on June 23, 2005. It was manufactured by LOR using SSL-1300 bus configuration and operated under INTELD ownership for communication purposes. The satellite features dimensions of 7 meters in length, a diameter of 2.6 meters, and a span of 27 meters. Its dry mass is 3000 kg and it was launched with a mass of 5493 kg from the SEAL launch site using a Zenit-3SL vehicle. It carries equipment including 22 C-band transponders, 36 Ku-Band transponders, and 24 Ka-band transponders for communication services. Power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS of 16.7962.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
2.6
Span
27
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
5493
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
16.7962
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IA-8
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300S
Motor
R-4D-11-164
Equipment
22 C-band transponders, 36 Ku-Band transponders, 24 Ka-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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