Geostationary
GALAXY 28 (G-28)
Southeastern US Cable / Maritime Communications · SES Americom
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A Galaxy satellite providing C-band communications and cable distribution at 89°W. Galaxy-28's coverage includes the southeastern United States and Gulf of Mexico — a region with major cable markets in Florida, the Gulf states, and Texas. The satellite also serves maritime users in the Gulf of Mexico, providing communications for offshore energy platforms and shipping in one of the world's most active offshore energy regions.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Geostationaryappears to hang motionless over one spot on the equator
- Altitude
- 22,237–22,246 mi (35,787–35,802 km)
- Inclination
- 3.5°
- One orbit
- 23.9 hoursabout one orbit a day
- NORAD ID
- 28702
- Int’l designator
- 2005-022A
- Launched
- 2005
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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