# Intelsat 28

> formerly New Dawn, a communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1982488](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1982488)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelsat_28)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intelsat-28

## Summary  
Intelsat 28 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat.  It was launched on 22 April 2011 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA from the ELA‑3 launch complex and was originally named “New Dawn.”  

## Key Facts  
- **Operator:** Intelsat 【operator】  
- **Launch date:** 22 April 2011 【launch_date】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Ariane 5 ECA 【launch_vehicle】  
- **Launch site:** ELA‑3 (Guiana Space Centre) 【start_point】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2011‑016A 【cospar_id】  
- **Spacecraft number (SCN):** 37392 【scn】  
- **Orbit type:** Geostationary orbit 【satellite_of】  
- **Class:** Communications satellite 【instance_of】  
- **Former name:** New Dawn 【wikidata_description】  
- **Wikipedia title:** “Intelsat 28” with entries in English, German, Latvian, and Portuguese 【wikipedia_title】【wikipedia_languages】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Intelsat 28?  
A: Intelsat 28 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat that operates in a geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications services.  

### Q: When and how was Intelsat 28 launched?  
A: It was launched on 22 April 2011 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the ELA‑3 launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre.  

### Q: Who operates Intelsat 28 and what was its original name?  
A: The satellite is operated by Intelsat and was originally called “New Dawn” before being renamed Intelsat 28.  

### Q: What orbit does Intelsat 28 occupy?  
A: Intelsat 28 resides in a geostationary orbit, remaining fixed relative to a point on Earth’s equator.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Intelsat 28?  
A: Its COSPAR (International Designator) is 2011‑016A.  

## Why It Matters  
Intelsat 28 forms part of the global network of geostationary communications satellites that enable reliable, high‑capacity telecommunications across continents. By occupying a fixed position over the equator, it can continuously serve a broad coverage area, supporting services such as broadcast television, broadband internet, and corporate data links. Launched in 2011, the satellite helped expand Intelsat’s capacity at a time when demand for satellite‑based connectivity was rapidly growing, especially in regions lacking robust terrestrial infrastructure. Its presence contributes to the resilience of global communications, offering redundancy and coverage that complement fiber‑optic and cellular networks. For businesses, broadcasters, and remote communities, Intelsat 28 provides a critical conduit for information exchange, emergency communications, and media distribution, underscoring the enduring importance of space‑based assets in the modern digital ecosystem.  

## Notable For  
- First launched under the name “New Dawn” before being rebranded as Intelsat 28.  
- Utilized the high‑performance Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle, a workhorse of European spaceflight.  
- Operates in a geostationary orbit, enabling continuous coverage of a fixed Earth region.  
- Part of Intelsat’s extensive fleet, enhancing global telecommunications capacity.  
- Identified by the unique Spacecraft Number 37392 in the satellite catalog.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Intelsat 28 is classified as a communications satellite, designed to relay telecommunication signals across large distances. It is owned and operated by the multinational satellite services company Intelsat.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 22 April 2011.  
- **Vehicle:** Ariane 5 ECA, a European heavy‑lift launch rocket.  
- **Site:** ELA‑3 launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a “rocket launch” significant event at ELA‑3 on the launch date.  

### Orbital Characteristics  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit, keeping the satellite fixed over a single longitude on Earth’s equator.  
- **Purpose of orbit:** Provides uninterrupted line‑of‑sight to ground stations within its coverage footprint, ideal for continuous broadcast and data services.  

### Operator and Mission  
- **Operator:** Intelsat, a leading provider of satellite communications.  
- **Mission role:** Deliver broadband, television, and data connectivity to regions served by the satellite’s footprint.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2011‑016A, the international designator for tracking.  
- **Spacecraft Number (SCN):** 37392, the catalog number used by space agencies.  
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0hznk_y, an identifier from the now‑archived Freebase database.  

### References and Further Reading  
- Wikipedia entry titled “Intelsat 28” (available in English, German, Latvian, Portuguese).  
- Wikidata record linking the satellite to its class, operator, launch vehicle, and orbit.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013