Intelsat 28 Satellite at 31.7°W
Intelsat 28 (also known as IS-28) is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat at 31.7°W, launched in 2011. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 31.7°W
- Orbital slot
- Intelsat
- Operator
- 2011
- Launched
- Inclined orbit
- Inclination 2.16°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
103 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 127.1° | 24.5° | -37.7° |
| Washington, DC | 123.4° | 23.6° | -41.0° |
| Miami | 113.2° | 27.7° | -56.4° |
| Houston | 105.7° | 13.0° | -57.3° |
| Mexico City | 100.0° | 11.9° | -68.9° |
| Bogotá | 98.2° | 40.5° | -81.1° |
| São Paulo | 36.3° | 59.8° | +32.9° |
| London | 217.2° | 22.0° | +22.4° |
| Madrid | 218.0° | 33.1° | +28.3° |
| Lagos | 257.2° | 48.2° | +76.1° |
| Nairobi | 268.2° | 13.1° | -89.1° |
| Johannesburg | 282.3° | 19.8° | -61.3° |
Skew: + is clockwise, looking at the satellite from behind the dish. Use the live map for any other location, plus sun outage dates and a rain fade link budget.
Neighbouring satellites
Satellites within 3° of this slot. Close spacing matters for antenna size and adjacent-satellite interference.
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