| Names | G-28 Intelsat Americas 8 IA-8 Telstar 8 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Intelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2005-022A |
| SATCAT no. | 28702 |
| Website | http://www.intelsat.com |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 19 years, 4 months, 21 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Galaxy |
| Bus | SSL 1300S |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral |
| Launch mass | 5,493 kg (12,110 lb) |
| Power | 16 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 23 June 2005, 14:03:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Zenit 3SL |
| Launch site | Sea Launch, Odyssey (start platform), Pacific Ocean, |
| Contractor | Boeing Def. |
| Entered service | August 2005 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Slot | 89° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 88 transponders: 28 C-band 36 Ku-band 24 Ka-band |
| Coverage area | North America, South America |
Galaxy 28 (*geb. IA8) is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat located at 89° West longitude, serving the North America and South America market. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, as part of its SSL 1300 line = (plus minus start). aka Galaxy 28 was formerly known as Telstar 8 and Intelsat Americas 8. This satellite provides services in the C-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band.