SEA LAUNCH
Zenit | Intelsat IA-8
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Jun 23, 2005 at 14:03 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Intelsat IA-8
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 553cb300-cb1d-42a9-a681-6c2ed744714f
Reported date: Jun 23, 2005 at 14:03 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 launch?
The Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 2:03 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Intelsat IA-8?
The Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Intelsat IA-8 going to?
The Intelsat IA-8 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Intelsat IA-8?
The Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Intelsat IA-8 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 23, 2005 at 14:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 553cb300-cb1d-42a9-a681-6c2ed744714f
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
Intelsat IA-8 was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on June 23, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.