Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
Intelsat IA-8 is a geostationary communications satellite located at. 89 degrees W. The satellite provides coverage to North and South America customers for Intelsat.
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALAXY 28 (G-28) 2005-022A | Payload | 35779 × 35794 km · 3.6° | Globe |
| BLOCK DM-SL R/B 2005-022B | Rocket body | re-entered 2005-10-20 |
COSPAR ID 2005-022. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).